Islamic affairs department to oversee Dubai International Holy Quran Award
Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel The move aims to enhance the Award’s global standing and reinforce its ...
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The Butterfly Bit Me
Ghayath Almadhoun writes a transformative love poem as the beloved and the lover negotiate minefields and soldiers, Adorno, and a collapsing Tower of Babel.
900-year-old statues — guardians of a palace gate — unearthed in Cambodia. See them
Archaeologists working near a 900-year-old palace in Cambodia set out to search for rocks. But their project quickly took a more historic turn when they unearthed statue after statue after statue.
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Autumn’s Inspiration
In the Quran, Allah calls us to reflect: “He is the One who sends down water from the sky, which nourishes you and creates ...
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Steves: Taking in the splendor of Granada
It’s sunset, and I’m at the place to be in Granada — the breathtaking San Nicolás viewpoint overlooking the fortress of the ...
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The Very Best Standing-Desk Converters
Both experts agree that one solution to worsening posture is to invest in a standing desk, which allows for shifts of sitting and standing throughout the day. However, you might be pretty attached ...
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Standing More May Not Offset Effects of Sitting, Could Cause Circulatory Issues
Share on Pinterest Standing more isn’t enough to offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle and may raise the risk of circulatory diseases. Kristine Weilert/Stocksy United ...
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Can your standing desk raise health risks? A new study says you can go too far
Standing desks have risen in popularity, with the global market valued at USD $7.75 billion, but new research warns against relying too much on them. The study, led by the University of Sydney and ...
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Turns out your standing desk may not be so healthy for you after all
We often point to standing desks as an answer to the health problems with sedentary life. But a new study from the University of Sydney, conducted with 83,000 U.K. adults, reveals that standing ...
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Standing desks may be bad for your health — here’s why
A new study finds that over the long term, standing doesn't improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting and could actually increase the risk of circulatory issues, such as varicose veins and ...
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Teenagers sobbed, fans consoled each other and Liam Payne was given a final standing ovation
It was a moving, impromptu final standing ovation for a young man and born performer whose life had been cut short. Part of the media scrum in the wake of Payne’s death.Credit: Tom Decent That ...
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The Very Best Shoes for Standing All Day, Whatever Your Plans Are
They all call for the best shoes for standing all day—ones that are comfy, supportive, and won’t leave your feet feeling leaden and lifeless by the time you get home. Luckily, lots of walking ...