obesity UAE

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  Foundayo: UAE Approves First Oral Obesity Pill

  The UAE approved Foundayo, Eli Lilly's oral obesity pill (orforglipron), on 3 April 2026 — two days after FDA approval. Abu Dhabi's Department of Health added it to its Personalised Weight Management Programme, making the UAE the second country in the world to offer this

  28 Apr 2026

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  Abu Dhabi Nutri-Mark Food Labeling: A to E Grades

  Abu Dhabi's mandatory Nutri-Mark food labeling system launches in June 2025, ranking packaged foods from grade A (highest nutritional value) to E, starting with dairy, oils, beverages, baked goods, and children's foods — as 61% of residents are overweight or obese.

  27 Nov 2024