Go Unlimited with Magzter GOLD
Get unlimited access to 9,500+ magazines, newspapers and Premium stories for just
Try GOLD - Free
ZU launches MSc in Human Nutrition
Gulf Today
|September 24, 2025
Zayed University (ZU) has launched its new MSc in Human Nutrition, to help tackle UAE's health priorities, through applied research, partnerships, and professional certifications.
The programme provides graduates with practical skills and recognised qualifications to address pressing public health challenges associated with unhealthy dietary practices.
The UAE government has set clear targets and introduced ambitious action plans to combat noncommunicable diseases, creating a strong mandate to expand the nutrition workforce with professionals trained in epidemiology, disease prevention, dietary assessment, cultural practices in the GCC, and effective behaviour-change strategies.
This story is from the September 24, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Gulf Today
Gulf Today
Four dead in violent Ladakh protests; curbs imposed in Leh
Protesters were demanding the implementation of Sixth Schedule, and statehood; Ladakh wasn't even promised Statehood, they feel betrayed & angry: J&K CM
2 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
Banks to be affected by H-1B system overhaul
The Trump administration's overhaul of the H-IB system could have an outsized impact on the finance industry, which could face hiring challenges following the imposition of the new $100,000 fee. Financial firms are among the largest users of H-IB visas, employment-based visas awarded by an annual lottery, although their usage is dwarfed by tech companies, reported Reuters. In 2025, the 10 top US financial firms received about 12,000 H-IB visas, according to government data, with JPM the biggest by far with 2,440.
2 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
Aldar boosts liquidity with dual tranche green Sukuk tap
Adar Investment Properties (AIP), subsidiary of Aldar Properties (Aldar), has successfully raised $290 million through taps on its existing green Sukuks maturing in 2034 and 2035.
1 min
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
Andrej Babis win in Czech vote would boost populists
Billion aire Andrej Babis is widely expected to return to power in a Czech election next month, in a boost to the populist, anti-immigration camp within the European Union that could weaken backing for Ukraine's defence against Russia.
2 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
Dengue fever ravages war-battered Sudan
Tens of thousands of Sudanese people have fallen victim to dengue fever and other diseases, Sudan's health minister said, as seasonal rains further test infrastructure and hospitals devastated by conflict.
2 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
General Budget Committee discusses draft budget for the fiscal year 2026
The General Budget Committee has held its 14th meeting to discuss the draft general budget of the UAE for the fiscal year 2026.
3 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
WJMES opens with record participation, unveils world's heaviest gold dress
The 56th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES), the region's largest gold and jewellery trade event, officially opened on Wednesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah.
3 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
Ajman Ruler reviews results of income survey
His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, in the presence of Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, reviewed the results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey in Ajman for 2024 and the first half of 2025, through a detailed presentation prepared by the Ajman Statistics Centre.
1 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
Court orders fraudster to repay Dhs499,000
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a person must repay Dhs499,000 and pay a fine of Dhs50,000 to a company.
1 mins
September 25, 2025
Gulf Today
Invest bank announces new leadership appointments
In line with its mission to elevate governance and earn trust at every level, Invest bank has announced the appointments of Rajesh Verma as Chief Audit Officer and Nouwaf Alderei as Chief Compliance Officer. These additions highlight the bank's unwavering focus on strengthening internal systems and driving performance through independent oversight.
1 min
September 25, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size