Has living in the UAE made you fat?


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Many expats say the UAE lifestyle means the kilos soon start piling on. Lack of exercise, easy delivery of food, the need to drive everywhere: the reasons for weight gain are legion. Has moving to the Emirates send your waistband expanding? Or have you found walking about in the head helps you stay slim - possibly to get even slimmer? Let us know.

Surianah's top five jazz artists

Billie Holliday: for the burn and also the way she told stories.  

Thelonius Monk: for his earnestness.

Duke Ellington: for his edge and spirituality.

Louis Armstrong: his legacy is undeniable. He is considered as one of the most revolutionary and influential musicians.

Terence Blanchard: very political - a lot of jazz musicians are making protest music right now.