81-year-old Abu Dhabi doctor who cycles 40km twice a week

Name: 81-year-old Abu Dhabi doctor who cycles 40km twice a week
Uploaded: 2021-07-11T12:14:02Z
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Description: An 81-year-old Abu Dhabi doctor who cycles 40 kilometres twice a week has hailed the power of sport to maintain health. Dr Essam El Shammaa, one of the UAE’s most decorated medical experts, said staying active greatly reduces the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.

An 81-year-old Abu Dhabi doctor who cycles 40 kilometres twice a week has hailed the power of sport to maintain health. Dr Essam El Shammaa, one of the UAE’s most decorated medical experts, said staying active greatly reduces the risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.

Dr. Essam Eldin Al Shammaa, 81, meets his friends, a group of doctors every Friday morning to cycle together at the cycling track on Al Hudayriat Island.

Suhail Akram

Jul 11, 2021