Good morning from The National on May 21, 2024.
Here is your digest of what is making the headlines in the Emirates.
A health and nutrition survey to be introduced across the UAE promises to take the nation’s pulse to assess where healthy-living campaigns are required.
About 20,000 families and 2,000 labourers across the country will be visited and asked to complete a questionnaire to gauge their knowledge of health and nutrition, and blood tests will be taken from those agreeing to take part.
The target demographics include those older than 18, women aged 15 to 49, pregnant women and children aged one to 17.
Health authorities will join analysts at Dubai Data and Statistics and the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre to assess the information when it is collected.
Read Nick Webster's full story here
UAE's floating hospital provides treatment for 180 Gazan patients
In the three months since its launch, the UAE’s floating hospital has provided crucial medical treatment to 180 Palestinian patients affected by the Israel-Gaza war.
The refitted vessel – which has 100 medical and administrative staff on board – is docked off the coast of the Egyptian city of Al Arish, in North Sinai, to aid continuing relief efforts for the besieged enclave.
The vast ship, which began operations on February 24, has increased capacity from an initial 100 beds to 120 to deliver a vital lifeline to Gazans caught up in the war.
Dr Ahmed Mubarak, the hospital director, said an average of five operations are carried out each day, including often complex surgery for injuries incurred during the war.
Read more from Salam Al Amir here
Indians living in the UAE fly home to vote in world's largest democratic election
Thousands of non-resident Indians have returned home to cast their vote in the world’s largest democratic election.
As the election enters the final stretch, with counting set to begin on June 4, those living abroad say travelling thousands of kilometres to vote is their message to people living in India to get to polling stations as every vote counts.
Some have volunteered at polling stations while others round up friends and family to cast their ballot.
Many who live in Gulf nations have also appealed to fellow Indians abroad to ask their families back home to vote.
Read the full report from Ramola Talwar Badam here
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COMING UP
- James Blunt: The Who We Used To Be Tour: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai – May 24
- Chris Tucker: Abu Dhabi Comedy Week: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi – May 25
FACT OF THE DAY
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