Most people know exactly how old they are. But doctors say there is another age worth paying attention to, your biological age. Unlike the number on your identity card, this number reflects how well your heart, muscles, metabolism and other vital systems are ageing. The topic has gained fresh attention after Dubai announced the establishment of the Dubai Longevity Authority, an initiative aimed at positioning the emirate as a global hub for healthy ageing and preventive healthcare. “Chronological age is simply the number of years we have lived. Biological age reflects how old our body truly feels and functions,” said Dr Rola Fayad, specialist in internal medicine at Burjeel Medical Center, Silicon Oasis.
“It's influenced by our cells, metabolism,.
Thailand announced in May that it is reducing the maximum duration of visa-free stays for over 90 countries, in a move affecting tourists from the UAE, India, the US, the UK and several other nations. Under the revised rules, eligible travellers can now stay in Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa, down from the 60-day visa-free period that was introduced in 2024 to boost tourism The change applies to nationals of countries eligible for Thailand's visa exemption programme, including the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom and most European countries,
Indian passport holders are also affected under the Southeast Asian destination's current entry arrangements for short-term tourism. The Indian embassy has issued an advisory for travellers, detailing a.
