UAE stocks fell for a second day as real estate stocks edged back from gains made during Ramadan in early trading.
The Dubai Financial Market General Index fell 0.4 per cent to 1,566.20, while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange General Index lost 0.3 per cent to 2,591.85.
Tamweel, Drake & Scull International and Emaar Properties led declines in Dubai, while property stocks including Aldar Properties and Sorouh Real Estate also fell in the capital.
Asian markets made a mixed start as many of the world's biggest tech stocks priced in Apple's court victory over Samsung, with the Nikkei 225 rising 0.1 per cent to 9,085.39 and the Hang Seng Index off 0.4 per cent at 19,788.28.
The Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI index fell 0.1 per cent, led by a 7.4 per cent dip in shares of Samsung Electronics which made the biggest decline in the Asia-Pacific region. HTC, a rival smartphone manufacturer, also slumped 1.9 per cent in Taiwan.
Oil prices rose to snap three straight days of declines, with Brent crude futures rising $1.15 to $117.34 per barrel as European oil traders factored in potential supply disruption from Tropical Storm Isaac, currently bearing down on oilrigs in the Gulf of Mexico and threatening to hit New Orleans.
Air Arabia shares also fell as the price of oil rose, falling 0.6 per cent to 66 fils each.
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How being social media savvy can improve your well being
Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.
As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.
Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.
Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.
Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.
However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.
“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.
People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.
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