• Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey competes in the heats of the women's 50m freestyle at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. AFP
    Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey competes in the heats of the women's 50m freestyle at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. AFP
  • A resident in the city of Volos, central Greece, clears a path to her house after Storm Elias caused floods which swept mud into people's homes. AFP
    A resident in the city of Volos, central Greece, clears a path to her house after Storm Elias caused floods which swept mud into people's homes. AFP
  • Palestinian workers gather at the Erez border crossing after Israel reopened it, allowing them to leave the blockaded Gaza Strip following almost two weeks of closure. AFP
    Palestinian workers gather at the Erez border crossing after Israel reopened it, allowing them to leave the blockaded Gaza Strip following almost two weeks of closure. AFP
  • The tree at Sycamore Gap, by Hadrian's Wall, in Northumberland, northern England, after it was cut down overnight, prompting a police investigation. PA
    The tree at Sycamore Gap, by Hadrian's Wall, in Northumberland, northern England, after it was cut down overnight, prompting a police investigation. PA
  • Fishermen examine a whale, 15.5 metres long and weighing around 20 tons, washed up on a beach in Colonia, south-west Uruguay. EPA
    Fishermen examine a whale, 15.5 metres long and weighing around 20 tons, washed up on a beach in Colonia, south-west Uruguay. EPA
  • Ukrainian police look at a crater from a Russian rocket in a residential neighbourhood of Kostiantynivka, in Donetsk. AP
    Ukrainian police look at a crater from a Russian rocket in a residential neighbourhood of Kostiantynivka, in Donetsk. AP
  • Migrants wait behind razor wire after crossing the Rio Grande as they try to enter the US at Eagle Pass, Texas. Reuters
    Migrants wait behind razor wire after crossing the Rio Grande as they try to enter the US at Eagle Pass, Texas. Reuters
  • Emergency workers at the scene of a warehouse explosion near Tashkent airport in Uzbekistan. Reuters
    Emergency workers at the scene of a warehouse explosion near Tashkent airport in Uzbekistan. Reuters
  • Devotees carry an idol of the Hindu deity Ganesh at a festival in Mumbai, India. Reuters
    Devotees carry an idol of the Hindu deity Ganesh at a festival in Mumbai, India. Reuters
  • Orthodox Christians take part in a parade during Meskel celebrations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. AFP
    Orthodox Christians take part in a parade during Meskel celebrations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. AFP

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September 28, 2023

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Favourite books: 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life' by Jane D. Mathews and ‘The Moment of Lift’ by Melinda Gates

Favourite travel destination: Greece, a blend of ancient history and captivating nature. It always has given me a sense of joy, endless possibilities, positive energy and wonderful people that make you feel at home.

Favourite pastime: travelling and experiencing different cultures across the globe.

Favourite quote: “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will just be leaders” - Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook.

Favourite Movie: Mona Lisa Smile 

Favourite Author: Kahlil Gibran

Favourite Artist: Meryl Streep

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Closing the loophole on sugary drinks

As The National reported last year, non-fizzy sugared drinks were not covered when the original tax was introduced in 2017. Sports drinks sold in supermarkets were found to contain, on average, 20 grams of sugar per 500ml bottle.

The non-fizzy drink AriZona Iced Tea contains 65 grams of sugar – about 16 teaspoons – per 680ml can. The average can costs about Dh6, which would rise to Dh9.

Drinks such as Starbucks Bottled Mocha Frappuccino contain 31g of sugar in 270ml, while Nescafe Mocha in a can contains 15.6g of sugar in a 240ml can.

Flavoured water, long-life fruit juice concentrates, pre-packaged sweetened coffee drinks fall under the ‘sweetened drink’ category
 

Not taxed:

Freshly squeezed fruit juices, ground coffee beans, tea leaves and pre-prepared flavoured milkshakes do not come under the ‘sweetened drink’ band.

The specs: 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman

Price, base / as tested Dh222,500 / Dh296,870

Engine 2.0L, flat four-cylinder

Transmission Seven-speed PDK

Power 300hp @ 6,500rpm

Torque 380hp @ 1,950rpm

Fuel economy, combined 6.9L / 100km

Directed by: Craig Gillespie

Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry

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Updated: September 28, 2023, 2:40 PM