• BILANGBILANGBAN, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES - NOVEMBER 17: In this handout provided by Greenpeace, the island of Bilangbilangban as the Greenpeace ship The Rainbow Warrior sails around it whilst visiting sinking Islands in the Philippines, ten years on from the devastating typhoon Haiyan on November 17, 2023 in Bilangbilangban, Bohol, Philippines. The small island communities in the Philippines are on the front line of climate change due to their extremely vulnerable nature. Greenpeace is engaging with communities in the area to make big polluters pay reparations. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe For Greenpeace via Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
    BILANGBILANGBAN, BOHOL, PHILIPPINES - NOVEMBER 17: In this handout provided by Greenpeace, the island of Bilangbilangban as the Greenpeace ship The Rainbow Warrior sails around it whilst visiting sinking Islands in the Philippines, ten years on from the devastating typhoon Haiyan on November 17, 2023 in Bilangbilangban, Bohol, Philippines. The small island communities in the Philippines are on the front line of climate change due to their extremely vulnerable nature. Greenpeace is engaging with communities in the area to make big polluters pay reparations. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe For Greenpeace via Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
  • People stand on the banks of the Narmada, India's fifth-longest river, on a foggy morning, in Jabalpur. AFP
    People stand on the banks of the Narmada, India's fifth-longest river, on a foggy morning, in Jabalpur. AFP
  • Al Hamra tower in Kuwait's capital rises above heavy fog. AFP
    Al Hamra tower in Kuwait's capital rises above heavy fog. AFP
  • An employee at a petrochemical complex in Lianyungang, in China's Jiangsu province. AFP
    An employee at a petrochemical complex in Lianyungang, in China's Jiangsu province. AFP
  • US President Joe Biden on board Air Force One as he arrives at Philadelphia International Airport while returning to his home in Delaware. AFP
    US President Joe Biden on board Air Force One as he arrives at Philadelphia International Airport while returning to his home in Delaware. AFP
  • Artists perform a scene from the Mongol Khan production, during a rehearsal in London. It is the first time a Mongolian play has been exported outside of the country. AP
    Artists perform a scene from the Mongol Khan production, during a rehearsal in London. It is the first time a Mongolian play has been exported outside of the country. AP
  • Autumn foliage is seen as mist surrounds a barge anchored on the River Thames, in Richmond, London. Reuters
    Autumn foliage is seen as mist surrounds a barge anchored on the River Thames, in Richmond, London. Reuters

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The National

November 18, 2023

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The UAE squad for the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

The jiu-jitsu men’s team: Faisal Al Ketbi, Zayed Al Kaabi, Yahia Al Hammadi, Taleb Al Kirbi, Obaid Al Nuaimi, Omar Al Fadhli, Zayed Al Mansoori, Saeed Al Mazroui, Ibrahim Al Hosani, Mohammed Al Qubaisi, Salem Al Suwaidi, Khalfan Belhol, Saood Al Hammadi.

Women’s team: Mouza Al Shamsi, Wadeema Al Yafei, Reem Al Hashmi, Mahra Al Hanaei, Bashayer Al Matrooshi, Hessa Thani, Salwa Al Ali.

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Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

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Updated: November 18, 2023, 11:35 AM