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Grains such as wheat, barley and oats can be added to soups or baked goods to increase their nutritional value. In the era of carbohydrate-reduced diets, the benefits that grains bring to health are sometimes forgotten. Since prehistoric times, grain-based products have been the main food of agricultural societies. Almost all cultures have a basic cereal around which their diet is centered. Currently, thanks to modern agricultural techniques and efficient transport, we can try a huge variety of grains. Despite having access to cereals from all over the world, we continue to depend mainly on wheat, which is ground to make flour and with it bread. To a lesser extent, we also eat corn, rice, oats, barley, millet and some exotic grains.  Whole grains are rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber and many vitamins and minerals.  They also have a low fat content, and when eaten together with beans or other legumes, they are a rich source of protein. Nutritionists urge the population...

  Longevity has at least two components: genetic and environmental factors (life habits, diet, stress). You can interfere with the latter. A few years ago, gerontologists revealed that the residents of the island of Okinawa, in southern Japan, lived longer than the inhabitants of any other country. Your secret diet?  Variety of cereals, vegetables, soy and fish ; little meat and poultry, and less dairy. Currently, life expectancy in Okinawa is decreasing because young people on the island have an abound diet. Longevity in fast foods, which cause high levels of obesity. Several studies on Mormons, Adventists and Trapan monks - who have a vegetarian diet and follow a quiet lifestyle - show that their life expectancy is also higher. A Spanish study conducted in people between 65 and 80 years old showed that those who  followed a Mediterranean diet  were 31 percent less likely to die in the next nine years than those who did not. This type of food includes whol...

  Sometimes the problem is not diagnosed until adulthood, and the news can be both shock and relief. After a particularly stressful day of work three years ago, Jo Bervoets, 51, a Belgian engineer, was on his way home when he thought the train station was noisier and more chaotic than usual. "I was already a little lost, immersed in my thoughts, before arriving at the station," says Bervoets. He was starting a new job, and he was worried about not being able to connect with his new colleagues. "I got on any train in the direction of Antwerp." When the train arrived at its station, Bervoets went to the stop to rent bicycles where he used to take one to get to his neighborhood, but there was none.  Agged, he realized that he did not know how to return to his house . "I called my wife and, somehow, I managed to get there," says Bervoets. After three months in his new position, he was exhausted. "I came down." He says he still doesn't remember ex...

 If you change some bad habits that this environment encourages, you will be able to increase the fun and improve your health. Probably this is the one of all the places in the house where we spend our time, the one where we are the most. Here you will usually find the computer, the TV and the armchairs in which we usually get to read a book. Few modern inventions have harmed both health and television. We barely move when we are glued to the screen, and in each advertising cut we are tempted by images of greasy and sugary foods. Therefore, the next time you settle in the living room armchair and press the “power” button on the remote control, keep these tips in mind. 1. Make a list of tasks during advertising cuts Ten minutes before your favorite program starts, make a list of five tasks - no more than two minutes each - that you can carry out during the advertisements. The list may include occupations such as accommodating the magazine rack, watering the plants, lifting the plate...

  Melatonine has been attributed miraculous effects for a wide range of diseases. It is an effective natural aid to induce sleep and prevent insomnia. What is melatonin? First identified in 1958,  this natural hormone is produced by the pineal gland, an organ the size of a walnut in the brain.  Humans, and almost all animals, secrete melatonin throughout their lives, recording the highest levels during childhood. As we age, its production decreases, which has led some researchers to speculate that  in supplements it can help the elderly . What is melatonin for? One of its main functions is  to regulate sleep  and wakefulness. Melatonin is also useful to  relieve insomnia, promotes a peaceful sleep, even if there is pain or sleep disorders caused by stress, it reduces the effects of the time lag and shortens its duration. 9 benefits of melatonin as a supplement It can be very effective as a sleep aid. Various studies with young people and the elderly in...

 Rishi Sunak is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after a rival candidate dropped out of the race, the BBC reported today. The former minister and member of the Conservative party will be the first British prime minister of Asian descent and is expected take office within days. The soon-to-be prime minister has expressed some notable views on the Middle East. Like others in the Conservative party, Sunak is a strong supporter of UK-Israel ties. He told the Conservative Friends of Israel parliamentary group earlier this year he views Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, according to The Jewish Chronicle in London. He also denounced the characterization of Israel as an apartheid state in an interview with the outlet. Sunak also backs the UK’s ties with the Gulf states, especially the United Arab Emirates. Former British Defense Secretary Liam Fox told Abu Dhabi’s The National in an interview today that Sunak views the Abraham Accords between the UAE, Israel, Bahrai...

 Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will seek to secure more natural gas supplies from the United Arab Emirates during a visit to Abu Dhabi this week aimed at reducing his country’s heavy energy dependence on Russia, his office said on Monday. Austria has been scrambling since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to find alternative sources of natural gas, vital for heating and some energy-intensive industries producing goods such as steel and paper. Most of Austria’s electricity comes from renewables, especially hydropower. Austria and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala are the two biggest shareholders in Austrian oil and gas company OMV. The UAE is an “important strategic partner” in Austria’s efforts to ensure security of supply, Nehammer added.

 I’m so impressed about the role of the UAE and its pioneering efforts under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, in combating polio at the global level, which embodies its firm approach to benevolence and continuous giving. The UAE continued to support global efforts to combat polio, which contributed to saving lives and improving the quality of millions of children around the world. The UAE’s efforts to reduce diseases and epidemics, reduce the impact of crises and disasters, improve the lives of individuals everywhere around the world, and preserve their health and safety.

 Workers are trained to trumpet technical skills and personal achievements on their resumés, and talk them up in job interviews. However, to succeed at work, either personally or as part of a team, an entirely different skill set is coming to the fore. Leaders are increasingly looking for ‘emotional intelligence’, also known as ‘EQ’. This range of competencies encompasses our ability to understand and manage our own and others’ feelings, then use this knowledge to build positive, productive connections. In general, working in an emotionally intelligent way may mean taking a different approach — instead of putting your head down and prioritising to-do lists or productivity goals, it means putting human relationships and our own and others’ feelings first. It may be a challenging mindset transition, yet the benefits can be profound, increasing morale, productivity, wellbeing and personal influence — all traits employers are demanding now, more than ever.

 Whether you are a manager or an individual contributor, giving and receiving compliments plays a critical role in building and maintaining relationships at work. When done well, a compliment is one of the most powerful ways to let someone know that we value and appreciate them. Yet, these seemingly positive interactions can be surprisingly tricky to navigate for both giver and receiver alike. Some of my earliest research, published as “What to Do When Praise Makes You Uncomfortable,” revealed that although the number one thing people associate with being recognized is feeling valued (88%), nearly 70% of people associated embarrassment or discomfort with the process of both giving and receiving. Although compliments should be a positive experience — and most of the time they are — in my research, I have found the process of giving and receiving compliments often brings up a lot of anxiety for everyone involved. Givers express worries of being seen as a kiss-up, having their complim...

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the provision of additional humanitarian relief aid worth US$100 million to Ukrainian civilians affected by the Ukraine crisis. Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, underscored that the additional aid stems from the belief of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed in the importance of solidarity in times of war and conflict, and the UAE’s continued efforts to mitigate the humanitarian impact of the Ukraine crisis. Al Hashimy also remarked that the UAE has provided similar relief aid in recent months to Ukrainian civilians affected by the crisis, in addition to sending planes carrying aid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and Moldova in response to the urgent United Nations’ appeal and the regional refugee response plan in Ukraine.

  Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE signed a US$25 million cooperation agreement in support of Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem. This came as part of the UAE’s efforts to support the medical and healthcare sectors in Palestine in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and in coordination with the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). The signing of this agreement reflects the UAE’s consistent and historic commitment to the Palestinian people in meeting their humanitarian needs, especially in the health sector. The notable efforts of WHO and the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process in collaborating with the UAE to strengthen the capacities of Palestinian hospitals in providing healthcare to the Palestinian people. At Al Makassed Hospital in particular, it is expected that more than 130,000 people will benefit from i...

The “Explorer Rashid” team has completed the final stage of the tests, the last step separating the explorer from the launch date for the completion of the Emirates Moon Exploration Project, the first Emirati mission to the surface of the moon. The UAE’s rover is named after the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, former Ruler of Dubai. A successful mission would make the UAE the fourth country globally to land on the moon. The rover would land in an unexplored area called ‘Mare Frigoris’ on the moon. Also known as the ‘Sea of Cold’, Mare Frigoris lies in the far lunar north, according to Nasa. A ‘mare’ is a flat, dark plain on the lunar surface. The mission will see the rover collect images and information that allows the UAE to study how to build a human settlement on the moon, prepare for future missions to study Mars, and provide the scientific community with answers about the solar system.

  The UAE is continuing to establish legal rights frameworks to keep pace with its social values, such as tolerance and coexistence. Under this framework, Decree Federal Law No.9 for 2022 was issued to strengthen domestic labour rights. The decree law covers all aspects of domestic labour law and guarantees the rights of all parties in a relationship, whether workers, employers or recruitment agents, in line with clear standards and frameworks. The decree law covers working hours, weekly breaks and leave for domestic workers and affirms the right of domestic workers to a paid day off per week, according to the law’s executive regulations. UAE Federal Decree Law No. 9 for 2022 was issued on 9th September and will come into force three months after the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

  The ruler of the United Arab Emirates is now in Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, amid an upsurge in the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv. Putin and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will discuss regional and international issues of common interest. The visit of His Highness the President of the UAE to Russia is within the context of the international relations of the UAE, which emphasizes the need to achieve stability and prosperity and reduce tensions and suffering of peoples. The UAE is one of the countries most eager to find political and diplomatic solutions to any crisis or war that breaks out in the world. The Emirates has always been on the side of peoples in wars and crises, and it continues to provide humanitarian support to the wounded and displaced civilians as they did with Mauritania .

  “Think Different,” said the famous 1997 Apple advertisement. Excellent advice, obviously, to all creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs. But, along with thinking differently in order to come up with revolutionary new ideas or products, there is also seeing differently. Great creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs look at the world in ways that are different from how many of us look at things. This is why they see opportunities that other people miss. The story of Velcro is well known. A Swiss engineer, George de Mestral, decided to look more closely at the burrs (seeds from plants) he found clinging to his clothing after a walk in the woods. He took out his microscope and saw that nature had designed hooks on the burrs, which had then attached themselves to looped fibers in his clothing. The famous hook-and-loop alternative to the zipper, under the name Velcro, was born. (Today, there is a whole field, called biomimetics, devoted to imitating nature in order to solve human prob...

The new strategy of the big Americans companies like Facebook, Tesla and LinkedIn is putting their headquarters in Dubai. The UAE have an strong and growing economy, and the most important CEO’s knows it! That why they are moving to Dubai. Just take a look at this images with some of the benefits:

  Cultivating a global mindset is essential for today’s emerging business leaders. As the world becomes more connected and remote work becomes the new standard, there are an increasing number of cultural nuances that leaders must be able to navigate. Whether you eventually lead teams across multiple countries, or in a single location, you will need to learn how to effectively connect with employees from diverse backgrounds with varying cultural identities. Leaders with a global mindset do more than uphold equity and inclusion – they possess a fundamental understanding of how cultural identity influences the communication styles, values, and needs of communities around the world. As a result, they approach every workplace interaction through a culturally sensitive lens and question the global impact of their decisions. Here are six lessons I learned during my life that have helped me develop a successful global leadership mindset. 1) Consider cultural context. When leading global te...