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The weight loss trends that need to die
Some people will go to crazy lengths to lose weight. And for some, that means trying every new diet trend that pops up on the scene. Unfortunately, many new weight loss trends end up being total busts. What’s worse, is that some of these methods are just downright disturbing — and hazardous to your health! Here are some terrifying weight loss trends that need to be banished forever.Herbal laxativesHerbal laxatives seem safe because they paint themselves as a “natural” weight loss remedy. But these teas and eats are actually quite dangerous. A lack of electrolytes and a bloody stool are the most mild of the side effects! Severe conditions caused by herbal laxatives including physical dependency, and an increased risk of cancer.Intense cleansesConcoctions like the Master Cleanse have...
December 15, 2017

The weight loss trends that need to die

Al Saud on track in Race 2 of Round 2 in the Porsche GT3
Saudi drivers in historic 100th race
SAUDI drivers Saud AlFaisal and Mohammad Al Saud both finished on the podium in their categories in the 100th race of the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East at the Dubai Autodrome as part of the UAE National Day series.The race was won by Great Britain’s Tom Oliphant, with Oman’s Al Faisal Al Zubair second and Germany’s Wolfgang Triller third. AlFaisal made a successful return to the series as a guest to secure eighth place in the overall race and third in the silver category. Fellow countryman Mohammad Al Saud showed great fortitude to claim 12th position and second in the bronze category.Speaking at the end of the race, Saud AlFaisal said: “I had a very good start but lost a couple of positions in corner one. I managed to reclaim a couple of positions and fight hard amongst...
December 15, 2017

Saudi drivers in historic 100th race

MG Motor showcases RX5 at Saudi car show
MG Motor has announced that it will showcase its new RX5 compact SUV for the first time in the Middle East at this year’s Saudi International Motor Show on Dec. 17-21. The launch of the RX5, which encapsulates the famous British brand’s exciting future, coincides with the company’s debut at this important automotive extravaganza.Tom Lee, Managing Director SAIC Motor Middle East, said: “The Saudi International Motor Show is one of the most important events in the Middle East motoring calendar, so we feel it is the ideal platform for us to launch such an important new car to the region. The MG RX5 embodies the positive, new direction this famous brand is taking, and we are looking forward to rolling it out across the region.”The RX5 will be the latest model to join MG’s exciting...
December 15, 2017

MG Motor showcases RX5 at Saudi car show

Volvo XC60 bags Best Safety Technology award
Volvo wins three industry awards
VOLVO has again proved its technological leadership, winning four awards at the Car Tech Awards 2018.Volvo was named Car Technology Brand of the Year for the second year running, while the Volvo XC60 was awarded Best Safety Technology for its revolutionary Steering Support system, Best Sat-Nav for its Sensus Navigation, and Best Safest Car because of its remarkable Euro NCAP crash test result.The Car Tech Awards celebrate the best in-car technology launched over the past 12 months, as voted for by the experts from buyer's guide Carbuyer and technology website Alphr.Stuart Milne, Editor of Carbuyer, said: "Volvo's success in the Car Tech Awards is remarkable. The company scooped Car Technology Brand of the Year for the second year in succession. Our judges were impressed by the...
December 15, 2017

Volvo wins three industry awards

The Sprinter is the safest van in the large van segment
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Benchmark for safety innovation
MERCEDES-Benz Vans MENA, together with Juffali Industrial Products Company (JIPCO), the exclusive general distributor of Mercedes-Benz Vans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, showcased the flagship Sprinter ambulance conversion equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems at the 4th Traffic Safety Forum and Exhibition last Dec. 11-13, 2017 at the Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Towers. The forum covered traffic and transportation safety-related systems and aims to identify smart technologies that could be implemented in the region.Traffic and transportation safety-related technologies have evolved through significant developments for the last two decades. In particular, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) based technologies related to both automotive and smart traffic control systems aim to...
December 15, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: Benchmark for safety innovation

6.75 litre twin-turbo V12 engine powers new R-R Phantom
New R-R Phantom debuts in Oman
THE new Rolls-Royce Phantom has made its debut in Oman. Following its recent global debut in London, the new flagship of the luxury car manufacturer was presented by Al Jenaibi International Automobiles the exclusive importer for BMW, MINI and authorized dealership for Rolls-Royce in Oman. The who’s who of Oman’s society gathered to be some of the first to see the new Phantom – the world’s leading luxury item.The New Phantom features a spectacular Bespoke advancement with ‘The Gallery’. An unprecedented new concept in luxury, ‘The Gallery’ reinterprets the motor car’s dashboard for the first time in 100 years. Owners will be able to commission a truly individual work of art that spans the width of ‘The Gallery’ and sits behind a single pane of glass in their New...
December 15, 2017

New R-R Phantom debuts in Oman

Reflections on Surah Al-Kahf
Bibi Zainab DowlutIt was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), a light will shine for him from beneath his feet to the heaven, which will shine for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will be forgiven (his sins) between the two Fridays.’”(Al-Hakim and Al-Bayhaqi)Every Friday we make an effort to recite Surah Kahf. Yet, sadly, the majority of us are unaware of what we are reciting. Surah Al-Kahf contains one hundred and ten verses, with four main narratives. This surah is amazing as it brings together many lessons contained in narrations of nations past. It traverses the story of youths in the cave, the story of the two men and the garden, the...
December 14, 2017

Reflections on Surah Al-Kahf

Jon Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi, Nina Simone enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK - Arena-packing anthem rockers Bon Jovi, soul legend Nina Simone and gritty English pub band Dire Straits on Wednesday won spots in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.New Wave pop songwriters The Cars, R&B-infused progressive rockers The Moody Blues and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the gospel inspiration for early rockers, rounded up spots in the 2018 class that will enter the shrine to rock culture.The Hall of Fame, which surveyed some 1,000 historians and music industry players to select the new inductees, will welcome the six artists in a gala concert on April 14 in its home base of Cleveland.Bon Jovi, the hard rockers from New Jersey led by namesake Jon Bon Jovi, came out on top in a survey that drew 6.8 million fans, whose preferences were taken into account to give an extra vote to...
December 13, 2017

Bon Jovi, Nina Simone enter Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

This picture taken on Nov. 14, 2017, shows various series of capsule toys at a store in Tokyo's Akihabara district. - AFP
Weird but cute: Japan's capsule toys play big in Internet age
TOKYO - A tiny replica of an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus and a plastic cat squatting on sushi: Just two of the weird-and-wonderful capsule toys that have become a multi-million-dollar craze in cute-obsessed Japan.The industry is now worth an estimated 30 billion yen ($265 million), with the fastidious attention to detail in the toys appealing to the Japanese sense of precision along with a well-documented love of all things "kawaii" or cute.One store, in Tokyo's famous Akihabara electronics district, is crammed with around 500 capsule toy vending machines stretching out as far as the eye can see."When I see something I want, I keep on turning the crank until I get it," said Shota Makita, a 23-year-old careworker on the hunt for a fun toy."There's a sense...
December 13, 2017

Weird but cute: Japan's capsule toys play big in Internet age

Britain's Prince William, left, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry arrive for the European Premiere of
Princes William and Harry attend 'Star Wars' London premiere
LONDON - Princes William and Harry attended the European premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" on Wednesday, joining the all-star cast in London for the latest installment of the sci-fi saga.The British royals walked the red carpet dressed in tuxedos for the screening at London's Royal Albert Hall, where they were greeted by the rolling droid character BB-8 who dutifully bowed to the princes.The two reportedly have cameo roles as stormtroopers in the film, after visiting the set in April 2016 when they were rumored to have shot the scene.William and Harry - who recently announced his engagement to US actress Meghan Markle - also met the cast of "The Last Jedi" and were presented with stormtrooper helmets.Filmed at Pinewood Studios near London and on the west coast...
December 13, 2017

Princes William and Harry attend 'Star Wars' London premiere

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