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The UAE Cabinet’s recent approval of the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s fight against rising obesity and diabetes rates. Among its 16 targeted initiatives, the ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) and tighter restrictions on junk food marketing stand out as bold measures to reshape the food environment. Health experts and nutritionists emphasise that the elimination of PHOs, the primary source of artificial trans fats, will yield significant and immediate physiological benefits for the general population. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “Partially hydrogenated oils are…

In what is being hailed as the “chocolatiest crime of the century”, a standard transit route from central Italy to Poland recently turned into a scene straight out of a Hollywood heist movie.  A truck carrying a staggering 12 tonnes of KitKat products (totalling approximately 413,793 bars) simply vanished. While cargo theft is usually a more serious logistical nightmare, the nature of the loot gave the Internet all the fuel it needed to turn a grand heist into a grand-scale meme. Nestlé was quick to address the theft, confirming that while the truck and its cargo remain missing, “there are…

If you thought the news of a massive KitKat heist was just an elaborate April Fool’s prank, think again. Nestlé has doubled down on the drama, proving that the disappearance of 12 tonnes of chocolate is, indeed, very real. And that’s not all. They want you to help solve the crime. Following the theft of over 400,000 bars in Europe, the brand has launched an official ‘Stolen KitKat Tracker’. It’s a live web tool that turns every chocolate lover into a digital detective, allowing you to check if the snack in your hand is actually part of the world’s “chocolatiest”…

As ongoing regional conflict continues, a shift is quietly taking place across the UAE. Instead of focusing inward, many established companies are turning outward, using their platforms, spaces, and resources to support smaller, homegrown businesses. From beauty salons to PR agencies and fintech firms, a collective effort is emerging, one that prioritises community, collaboration, and long-term resilience. From visibility to real access Across the beauty industry, support is taking a physical form. Bedashing Beauty Lounge, part of Omorfia Group, has launched The Bedashing Collective, an initiative that opens dedicated spaces across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi branches to showcase homegrown…

Nearly half of the adults in UAE are eating fast food multiple times a week, not out of convenience, but because they enjoy it, highlighting a shift in eating habits and raising concerns about long-term public health. According to new research by Dr Lynne Kennedy, Professor of Public Health and Nutrition at Zayed University, the study offers one of the first detailed looks at fast-food consumption patterns among adults in the UAE. Based on a survey of 320 residents, the research found that 46.6 per cent of adults consume fast food at least twice a week, with some reporting near-daily…

If you’ve been scrolling through your feed lately, you’ve probably seen a massive, chocolate-drenched monolith that looks like Kinder Bueno’s giant cousin. The viral XXL Kinder Bueno-style cake that basically took over social media in Kuwait has officially touched down in Dubai, thanks to Casa Pons UAE.  In true Dubai fashion, the cake has instantly become the newest star of the “viral food” circuit. Whether it’s the Fix Dubai Chocolate craze, the tissue cake or the pull-me-up desserts that preceded it, you can always count on the city’s dessert lovers to turn every sweet trend into a full-blown obsession. So,…

Right now, in the Middle East, there’s a noticeable shift in how brands are communicating. Ongoing regional developments have made some businesses cautious. In some cases, PR activity has stopped altogether as brands wait for the “right time” to speak again. And in that environment, something unexpected is happening. For a moment, I thought we had built the perfect machine. The team was firing. Stories were landing. Press releases were getting picked up across multiple platforms. It felt like everything we were putting out was gaining traction — quickly and consistently. Naturally, I thought: this is what happens when you…

You’re tracking your sleep score, taking supplements, dimming the lights early, and still waking up tired. Welcome to sleepmaxxing. The trend, which has been gaining traction online, encourages people to optimise every part of their sleep, from strict routines and blackout environments to wearable trackers and recovery scores. But while it promises better rest, experts say it may be doing the opposite for some. When sleep becomes another task According to Dr Rita Figueiredo, licensed psychologist and managing director at Peninsula Psychology, sleep is often the first place where stress begins to show, even in people who appear to be…

Abu Dhabi’s newly opened biobank is expanding beyond traditional blood and DNA collection to include a wide range of biological materials, from eye samples to fertility and IVF-related tissues, as part of a broader push towards predictive and preventive healthcare. Officials said the facility, launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, is designed to collect, store and analyse diverse human samples to better understand disease patterns and improve health outcomes across the population. “The Abu Dhabi Biobank can store a wide range of samples, including cord blood, stem cells, eye samples, fertility and IVF materials, as…

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member, has issued a law on preventive measures for infectious diseases in public health establishments. Law No. 4 of 2026 is designed to bolster the emirate’s health system, improve preparedness, and ensure adherence to established health standards. Stay u The law introduces a clear regulatory framework to reduce the risk of infectious diseases in public health facilities, outlining requirements for health monitoring, medical testing, and regular inspections to support safe working environments and protect public health. The law gives the Public Health and Safety Department at Ras…