The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Education has implemented a complete ban on junk foods, including chocolate and chips, in school lunchboxes. According to the Dubai-based Ministry of Education, the aim is to promote healthy eating habits among students. The ministry has also prohibited foods that trigger allergies, artificial colors, and high sugar content.
School administrators have been instructed to inspect students’ lunchboxes to ensure compliance with the new guidelines. Students are now being served healthier options, including fresh fruits, low-fat dairy products, and baked or roasted foods.
In related news, Bangladesh has made history by becoming the first Arab country to announce the date of Ramadan, a week before the scheduled lunar eclipse. The country’s Election Commission has declared Shafiqur Rahman the winner of the recent parliamentary elections, securing 85,131 votes.
In a separate development, former US President Barack Obama has warned that President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back an important scientific policy will have severe consequences for the environment and food systems of countries like Pakistan.
In other news, a woman in India was arrested for allegedly murdering her mother based on the advice of a fortuneteller. The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamed, has issued a formal statement condemning the incident.
Meanwhile, US Attorney General Merrick Garland has refused to apologize to the victims of infamous sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a separate incident, a 18-year-old suspect opened fire at a school in the United States, injuring a principal and a student.
The article mentions several other news stories, including the ban on junk foods in UAE schools, the election results in Bangladesh, and the warnings from former US President Barack Obama regarding the environmental consequences of President Trump’s policies.
