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Nawaf Salam was named as Lebanon’s next Prime Minister after receiving the support of 84 MPs when they held binding consultations with newly elected President Joseph Aoun on Monday.
Mr Salam is president of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The decision was a blow to Hezbollah, which supported the status quo with caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati as leader.
Israel and Hamas on Monday gave their approval "in principle" to a draft deal brokered by the US, Egypt and Qatar to pause the Gaza war and free the hostages held in the enclave, sources told The National.
US President Joe Biden addressed the progress in his final foreign policy speech in office.
Israel and Hamas said an announcement of an approved deal could be made on Tuesday morning in Doha, where mediators and Israeli and Hamas negotiators have been involved in the latest push to end the 15-month war.
Meanwhile, the UAE's MBZ-Sat, the region’s most advanced Earth observation satellite, is set to launch today.
The 700kg satellite will launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, engineered by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, at 10.49pm (UAE time), the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre said. Live coverage of the launch will begin at 9.30pm (UAE time).
MBZ-Sat has been in development by Emirati engineers at the MBRSC since 2020, with the majority of the satellite parts manufactured by private companies.
How being social media savvy can improve your well being
Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.
As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.
Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.
Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.
Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.
However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.
“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.
People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.
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Tips to stay safe during hot weather
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can increase dehydration.
- Seek cool environments: Use air conditioning, fans, or visit community spaces with climate control.
- Limit outdoor activities: Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat. If outside, seek shade and wear a wide-brimmed hat.
- Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose and light-coloured clothing to facilitate heat loss.
- Check on vulnerable people: Regularly check in on elderly neighbours, young children and those with health conditions.
- Home adaptations: Use blinds or curtains to block sunlight, avoid using ovens or stoves, and ventilate living spaces during cooler hours.
- Recognise heat illness: Learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke (dizziness, confusion, rapid pulse, nausea), and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
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