Almost 7.5 million people in the UAE are expected to be overweight or obese by 2035 at current rates of growth. National obesity management standards were first introduced in 2008 in a bid to manage climbing rates, alongside polio eradication and cervical cancer-prevention strategies. The main barriers to obesity management include recognition of obesity as a disease and education of healthcare professionals, as well as affected individuals Dr Sara Suliman.
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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Match VIP Tickets Being Sold at Rs 40 Lakh REVEALED! Looks like it has the makings of becoming the biggest India-Pakistan game ever. The match is set to take place on June 9 in New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Tickets are being offered for more than $40,000 each with fees close to $10,000 bringing the total price to more than $50,000.
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World Wildlife Day was marked across the globe and in Pakistan on Sunday. The day was observed to appreciate many beautiful and diverse species of wild fauna and flora. This year, the theme of World Wildlife day is “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation”.
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Wildlife conservation is crucial for preserving biodiversity, ecosystem services, economic benefits, cultural significance, and scientific research opportunities. The United Nations General Assembly created World Wildlife Day in 2013 to celebrate the vital contributions that wildlife makes to our planet. It is observed on March 3rd worldwide. This year, under the banner of “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” the focus is on integrating digital technologies into conservation efforts.
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Dutch runner Femke Bol rewrote her own world record in the indoor 400 metres on Saturday. Britain’s Josh Kerr steamrolled to victory in the men’s 3,000 to the delight of the home crowd. Alexander Doom of Belgium overtook Norway’s Karsten Warholm, a triple world champion in the 400 hurdles. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia ran 6.98 — quickest in the world this season.
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The Times Group is partnering with Pickleball Asia to start this new series on a global stage. The series will start in the US and travel across different continents with six major events in a year, according to a press release.Pickleball is a fusion of tennis, table tennis and badminton.
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Wardlow wins Eight-Man All-Star Scramble, Future World Title Shot At AEW Revolution Outlasting seven other competitors in what can best be described as a demolition derby. Wardlow had to persevere through plenty of adversity in the match, including a double submission attempt when HOOK was attempting a Redrum and Chris Jericho looked to take advantage by also slapping on a Lion Tamer.
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Xu Jie is a rising star of the post-2000 generation in Chinese basketball. Since joining the Guangdong Southern Tigers in 2018 he has quickly risen to prominence. His on-court prowess has also led to his representation of China in various international competitions.
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World Masters 2pts Luca Brecel to win the World Masters of Snooker at 11/1. Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump are on course to meet LUCA BRECEL in the quarter-finals. Mark Selby has won the Scottish Open twice, and the English Open only last season.
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Sally Fitzgibbons won a thrilling final at the World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico on Sunday, battling her way through eight heats to add to her titles from 2008, 2018 and 2021. In order to have a chance of snaring a spot for the Paris Games, the Aussies needed to win the team competition. She was overcome with emotion after her individual success swamped by her teammates after exiting the water.
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