08 Feb 2021 - 18:19
File photo of mountain bike riders on the Duhail MTB Trail
The Peninsula
Doha: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) said that studies have demonstrated the importance of regular physical activity in maintaining a healthy body weight and preventing obesity, the matter which will reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke by up to 35 %, and reduce the risk of early death by 30 %, in addition to 50% less risk of developing type 2 diabetes, 50 % less risk of colon cancer and 20% of breast cancer.
On the occasion of the National Sports Day, which will be marked on Tuesday, the Corporation stated that exercise and physical activity have an important role in preventing and handling chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes and many types of cancer, besides it helps to prevent high blood pressure, improve mental health, quality of life and well-being. Physical activity and exercise also help reduce the risk of developing osteoporos
MME launches new census targeting agricultural, livestock farms
02 Feb 2021 - 8:49
Adel Al Yafei, Head of Technical Committee for Census at MME
Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) has launched new census of agriculture, targeting 1,230 agricultural farms and 7,200 livestock farms operating across the country.
“In Qatar the last census of agriculture was taken in 2000. Now we need to take a fresh census with major goal to provide a complete census data for making policies and plans to boost agriculture sector,” said Adel Al Yafei, Head of Technical Committee for Census at MME.
Speaking in Qatar TV programme, Al Yafei said the census of agriculture will identify the challenges which will contribute greatly in state efforts which target to increase self-sufficiency of Qatar in agriculture produce to 70 percent by 2023.
Hub71 signs new tie-ups to drive tech talent
ABU DHABI, January 31, 2021 Hub 71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has partnered with the UAE University’s Science and Innovation Park (UAEU SIP) and Insead Middle East Campus-to upskill talent in Abu Dhabi and attract new science and tech capabilities. Abu Dhabi’s embrace of technology and innovation largely consists of upskilling its local talent and attracting top talent from around the world to keep pace with its digital transformation. In a 2020 survey by PwC of CEOs in the Middle East, 70% said the availability of key digital skills is a business threat and its GCC Hopes and Fears survey found that only 23% of employees are learning new skills through their employer to better understand or use technology.