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UAE and Qatar Reaffirm Strong Bilateral Relations in High-Level Meeting

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 In a significant step toward strengthening Gulf cooperation, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, during a meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. This meeting highlighted the enduring fraternal bonds and collaborative efforts between the two neighboring nations. Exchange of Greetings and Warm Wishes Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman conveyed a message of goodwill from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. He expressed hopes for the UAE’s continued progress and prosperity. In response, President Sheikh Mohamed extended warm regards to the Emir of Qatar, reinforcing the shared aspirations for development and prosperity across both nations. Strengthening Cooperation and Unity The discussions during the meeting focused on the strong ties between the UAE and Qatar. Both leaders explored ways to enhance cooperation in

Are all meat-free diets actually healthy? Experts explain

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  A review of four decades of data has provided certain unique insights into the benefits of a plant-based diet. Researchers in Denmark found vegetarian and vegan diets do a great job of reducing levels of cholesterol and fats in the blood that increase heart attacks. The effect has been called "substantial". But although meat and dairy had a number of health benefits to boast about, experts said not all meat-free diets were actually healthy. The research involved roughly 2,400 people from around the world. It collected data from the 30 trials since 1982 in which volunteers were asked to follow a specific diet, while researchers tracked its impact on their heart health. The results showed vegetarian and vegan diets helped reduce total cholesterol by 7%, bad cholesterol by 10%, and apolipoprotein B (the key protein in bad cholesterol) by 14%. High levels of bad cholesterol trigger heart attacks or strokes as they lead to fatty deposits building up in blood vessels. Neverthel