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UAE bans trans fats: How it protects your heart from biscuits, ready-made popcorn
When the UAE Cabinet approved the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 earlier this year, one measure drew particular attention: a full ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary industrial source of artificial trans fats. For Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Secretary-General of the UAE Nutrition Society and member of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, the decision came as no surprise. It was, she says, the logical conclusion of years of steadily building regulatory groundwork...
The General Authority for Civil Aviation Announces the Reopening of All Air Corridors
The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced on Wednesday the reopening of all previously closed air corridors, coinciding with the complete and orderly resumption of operations at Damascus International Airport. In its official statement, the Authority affirmed that air traffic has returned across the entirety of Syrian airspace. It also confirmed that Damascus International Airport has resumed full operational activity, with flights arriving and departing according to a...
Damascus Launches The Bowmont, $300 Million Tourism Project
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism announced on April 7 that it had signed an agreement with Izdihar Holdings to develop The Beaumont Damascus, with an investment value ranging from $250 million to $300 million. The project will be implemented in partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and Izdihar Holdings. Project details The project will be built over a total constructed area of about 77,000 square meters, with an estimated investment value of between $250 million and $300 million. According to...
UAE travel agencies see surge in enquiries after ceasefire announcement
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran ceasefire for the latest regional developments.]UAE travel operators saw a rise in the number of travel enquiries and visa applications on Wednesday as the two-week ceasefire for the US-Israel-Iran war went into effect. However, many noted that the real impact the move would have on travel plans will become clear only in the coming days.“From today morning, I have received a significantly higher number of tourist visa...
Jet2 issues message to all passengers checking in luggage
Jet2 issues message to all passengers checking in luggagePeople flying with Jet2 have been urged to be extra careful ahead of their holidayCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer12:51, 08 Apr 2026Updated 12:51, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesYou should report damage before leaving the airport(Image: Getty)Jet2 has urged its customers to be extra careful when checking in their luggage, and shared one key tip to help keep your belongings safe.On its website, on a page called Top Tips b...
Sarah Ferguson update as pal reveals state of her relationship with Andrew now
Sarah Ferguson update as pal reveals state of her relationship with Andrew nowFergie and Andrew remained incredibly close following their divorce in 1996 - but it seems the weight of their disgrace from the Epstein scandal has had a major impact on their friendshipNewsGemma Strong Lifestyle Writer12:47, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSarah and Andrew have weathered many storms together(Image: PA)She once famously described them as 'the happiest divorced couple in the world '. But it seems the...
UK weather: Britain forecast to SIZZLE in major heat blast as mercury tops 30C in just weeks
EXCLUSIVE: UK weather: Britain forecast to SIZZLE in major heat blast as mercury tops 30C in just weeksBritain is on track to see temperatures top 30C well before summer, a top forecaster has said, as unseasonably warm weather breaks records across the nation todayCommentsNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter12:43, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBritain could see its warmest temperatures since the 2022 heatwave in the months ahead, a forecaster said(Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live)A top weather fore...
As ceasefire agreed, Brits are flocking to Cyprus and Turkey for holidays again - with previously cancelled destinations seeing bookings surge by 88%
As ceasefire agreed, Brits are flocking to Cyprus and Turkey for holidays again - with previously cancelled destinations seeing bookings surge by 88%READ MORE: Revealed: The destinations holidaymakers are picking instead of eastern Mediterranean spots as the Middle East war is raging onBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 10:54, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 11:08, 8 April 2026 e-mail 14 View comments
No airline failures yet as travel demand cushions jet fuel crisis: IATA
Dubai: Airlines are facing rising fuel costs, supply risks and operational pressure, but the global aviation sector is holding steady for now, with strong travel demand helping offset the crisis, said IATA Director General Willie Walsh.Carriers are increasing fares and cutting capacity as oil prices rise, but there is no immediate risk of airline failures, Walsh said in an interview with CNBC.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.No airline failures...
My son is about to take his 40th flight - we are extreme day trippers
My son is about to take his 40th flight - we are extreme day trippers7 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMegan BonarBBC ScotlandRhona PatonRhona and Riley on a day trip to San Remo in ItalyWhen Riley and his mum Rhona Paton board a plane to Norway at the weekend, it will be his 40th flight - an impressive milestone given he is just six years old.The mother and son from near Glasgow are part of a growing community of people who travel abroad and return the very same day.Rhona told BBC R...
What new airport monitoring rules in the Philippines mean for travellers
Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the Philippines can expect stricter airport procedures as authorities roll out monitoring measures not just for passengers but also for airport personnel.The move has come after the country’s transportation secretary Giovanni Lopez ordered closer supervision of security screening officers (SSOs), in line with Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for “honest service” across all airports.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app n...
Mid-air chaos as Fiji Airways flight from Sydney attempts to land THREE times in Fiji before it is diverted - as passengers vomit in the aisles
Mid-air chaos as Fiji Airways flight from Sydney attempts to land THREE times in Fiji before it is diverted - as passengers vomit in the aislesBy CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:47, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 06:53, 8 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Dubai 'workation' deals: Hotels offering remote work stays, day passes and long stays
Dubai’s hospitality scene has entered its "workation" era and we’re so here for it. Who doesn't want an “office” that comes with pool access, spa discounts and a skyline or sea view? Recently, hotels across the UAE have started actively promoting irresistible offers for remote workers and hybrid employees with packages that blur the lines between work and holiday. So, here are some of the best work-from-hotel offers to check out right now:Fairmont The Palm For those who can’t quite s...
American couple chasing retirement dream in Bahamas boating mystery were 'inexperienced': Friend
Tune in to Fox and Friends Wednesday morning to see more of Griff Jenkins' interview with Lynette Hooker's daughter.HOPE TOWN, Bahamas —The American woman who went missing in the Bahamas after her husband said she fell off a small boat had been living out her retirement dream of sailing when tragedy struck, according to a friend. Along the way, the couple had been building a social media following and forging connections across the country.Lynette Hooker, 55 and her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, le...
Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam
Tributes after British teenager dies while visiting Vietnam7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTabby WilsonGetty ImagesA mountain road in Ha Giang province (file image)A young British woman has died while visiting Vietnam, reportedly in a road accident.Local media report that Orla Wates, 19, was travelling the Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam when she fell from the back of a motorcycle.According to Viet Nam News, she was transported to Hanoi's Viet Duc Friendship Hospital, wher...
Inside the crowd-free seaside village named one of the 'UK's prettiest'
Inside the crowd-free seaside village named one of the 'UK's prettiest'READ MORE: The UK's hidden 'tropical paradise' beach that hardly ever gets too crowded By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 00:42, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 00:58, 8 April 2026 e-mail 75 View comments
Easter staycations spike as people stay closer to home in ‘uncertain times’
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Popular cruise line selling tree house suite for jaw-dropping price: 'Rather buy a house'
Vacationers can soon merge land and sea with a startling new tree house suite on the Royal Caribbean — as long as they cough up six figures. Online debate is already robust about the offering.The Hero of the Seas vessel is rolling out the "Ultimate Family Treehouse" suite, which has a private whirlpool, game room and rooftop terrace.The triple-deck suite can sleep up to 12 guests with four full bathrooms, according to the Royal Caribbean website.CRUISE LINE JACKS UP MANDATORY GRATUITIES FOR TRAV...
Daughter of woman who fell overboard during Caribbean trip with husband suggests mom's disappearance may NOT have been an accident
Daughter of woman who fell overboard during Caribbean trip with husband suggests mom's disappearance may NOT have been an accidentBy KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 21:35, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 21:35, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
British teenager dies after Vietnam motorbike crash, according to reports
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