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Women's Health appoints junior digital writer

Dubai - Emirates Voice

Ally Head is now junior digital writer at Women's Health. Previously freelance for the team, she now covers fitness, wellness, wellbeing, health and food. Read more

UAE bans Japanese Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

The ministry of climate change and environment has issued a warning prohibiting the import of Japanese Kikkoman soy sauce due to its alcohol content. The Ministry also bans the circulation of the product in the UAE market in accordance with ministerial resolution No (539) of 2012 on the Standard Guide to the Procedures for the Prohibition of Handling andRead more

Residents can take part

Dubai - Gulf News

Did you know there’s a social experiment happening in Dubai? Authorities are now carrying the first social experiment in Dubai this Ramadan, which residents can take part in from the comfort of their home. The study, conducted by Dubai Carbon, aims to map the behavioural patterns in food waste and other resources in Ramadan in support of the emirate’s transitionRead more

Sweet traditions of the family 'ftour'

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Ramadan for this Moroccan family resident in Sharjah is not just about food and drink, it's a much awaited period during which seek to forgiveness for transgressions, purify the soul, refocus on spiritual practices, and help the poor and needy. They have special rituals at Iftar time, gathering around the table to hug each other and pray before the AdhanRead more

App to track Ramadan community fridges in UAE

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Having troubles locating the nearest Ramadan sharing fridge? Volunteers looking to provide the underprivileged with food and water this holy month can now use a free mobile app to locate the sharing fridges across the UAE. Launched in line with the 'Year of Giving' by the software development company Synergistics, the Community Fridge App will help individuals, organisations, and volunteersRead more

What’s the latest food rumour in Dubai?

DUBAI - Arab Today

The municipality has responded to the latest food rumour circulating on social media lately, which questions the safety of tea bags in Dubai. Authorities on Wednesday issued a statement responding to the rumours, assuring residents that all tea bags are safe for consumption. Eman Al Bastaki, Director of Food Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, said that the rumours claimed thatRead more

UAE’s Global Food Industries win big at Gulfood 2017

Dubai - WAM

Recipient of two major awards at the Gulfood 2017, the Albatha Group’s snacking foods division, Global Food Industries, has been recognised for its efforts toward healthy snack innovations. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the 22nd edition of the world’s largest annual food industry exhibition convened over 5,000 local, regional and international exhibitors. Global Food Industries emerged victorious overRead more

Offers diet for short bowel syndrome

Cairo - Shaimaa Makawy

Clinical Dietitian Mustafa Beheiri presented to Arabs Today a special diet for those suffering from short bowel syndrome on the occasion of the spring and the end of winter. He said that there are types of diet which fit all ages and health conditions, and they are balanced and allow up to 8 meals. The following diet is allocated especiallyRead more

Major Donors Meeting Calls for Maintaining Efforts to Alleviate

Kuwait - Arab Today

The 9th meeting of major donors to Syria on Monday called for maintaining international efforts to promote humanitarian situation in Syria and alleviate suffering of the Syrian people. In a final communique issued today and carried by Kuwait News Agency, the conferees stressed the necessity of honoring pledges made during donors conferences, promoting humanitarian response plans and providing support forRead more

Emirates Food Bank 'an exceptional initiative to serve humanity'

Abu dhabi - Arab Today

The Emirates Food Bank, launched by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is an exceptional initiative to serve humanity, Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of State for Tolerance, has said. The food bank underlines the value of giving and tolerance, and reflects the glorious original traditions of theRead more