From the Editors: New Abu Dhabi survey will keep pulse on fitness levels

NEW ABU DHABI SURVEY WILL KEEP PULSE ON FITNESS LEVELS: For the first time, residents across Abu Dhabi emirate are being asked about their physical activity and sports interests, in a new survey by Department of Community Development. The idea is to connect those who are under-exposed to an active lifestyle with the fitness options available in the emirate, to boost their health. What’s more, the findings and feedback from residents will be used to enhance existing facilities and offerings as well as introduce new ones. The landmark survey demonstrates the value that the Abu Dhabi government places on residents’ health and happiness. It will also motivate people to purse a more active lifestyle as they become more aware of the benefits and range of choices for fitness and sports in the emirate. [COMMENT BY: Faisal Masudi, Assistant Editor]

FURY BEATS WHYTE AND THEN VOWS TO RETIRE: WBC champion Tyson Fury says he will be retiring from boxing after he beat Dillian Whyte last night at a packed Wembley stadium. The fight had to be stopped after the Brit landed a ferocious right upper cut on his opponent in the sixth round. It resulted in Whyte falling short on his first attempt at a world title as 94,000 spectators looked on. 33-year-old Fury is unbeaten in 33 bouts and if he does hang up his gloves then he will miss the chance to fight for the undisputed crown and the opportunity to solidify his status as Britain’s greatest ever heavyweight. But it would also mean he would be only the second heavyweight in history, after Rocky Marciano, to retire undefeated. [COMMENT BY: Imran Malik, Assistant Sports Editor]

ABUSE CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE: Model Ireland Baldwin has called out Amber Heard on social media amid the actress’ trial with Johnny Depp. Depp has filed a defamation case against his ex-wife in an attempt to absolve himself of claims that he abused her. At the trial, it has been shown that Heard has allegedly been an abuser. The case has some torrid details and a lot has come to light in the past few years. The movement to stand up against abuse isn’t just for women, but for men who have faced it too and this case can remove the stigma associated with it. [COMMENT BY: Jennifer Barretto, Assistant Editor - Features]

NO RESPITE FOR SOMALIA: They had gathered for iftar at a popular restaurant in Mogadishu, the Somali capital. But were blown to bits in a blast carried out by the extremist Al Shabaab. There appears to be no respite for Somalia, which has been in a continuous state of flux since the early 1990s. Six civilians were killed in the latest bombing, which occurred on Friday. The senseless violence of Al Shabaab, more often than not, is aimed at the most vulnerable. And despite foreign help, the Somali authorities over the years have simply been unable to build the kind of security structure and intelligence assets that can help prevent the organisations and execution of such attacks. [COMMENT BY: Omar Shariff, International Editor]