AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealthier Food: The UAE has approved phased limits on sodium, sugar and fat in packaged foods, with final caps due by 2030 and penalties of up to Dh500,000 for violations. The rules build on efforts to reduce lifestyle-related disease. Diabetes Prevention: About 1.3 million UAE adults had diabetes in 2024, with more potentially undiagnosed. Practical steps such as balanced meals, smaller portions and appropriate medical care can help manage blood sugar and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Precision Medicine: UAE investment in genomics, AI and medicine manufacturing is helping expand personalised care; a new report forecasts more than 10% growth in Middle East precision medicine over the next five to seven years. Cancer Care: Abu Dhabi researchers are using AI to develop a potential blood-cancer drug, while the emirate has reported a sharp rise in cancer screening. Patient Update: Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar is making steady progress in an Abu Dhabi hospital after being injured in a cockpit attack.
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