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Soft drinks in the UAE will now be taxed as per the amount of sugar it contains. Getty Images

UAE's new sugar tax will address 'root cause' of rising health crises

Medical and dental professionals are welcoming a tiered tax system that's coming into place next year

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My Sharjah RentArtist creates 'open gallery' in Dh65,000 apartment

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The supplies were sent to Gaza as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, announced by President Sheikh Mohamed on November 5, 2023, to assist the people of the enclave. Wam

UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical aid to Gaza to fight malnutrition

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Etihad Rail: UAE on cusp of new era with launch of passenger trains in 2026

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Sea turtles in Gulf under heavy pressure from human activity, study shows

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President Sheikh Mohamed called for Christmas Day to bring peace, joy, and harmony. UAE Presidential Court

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Dubai hospital aims to be 'global hub' for new spinal muscular atrophy treatment

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