This article is from the source 'guardian' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/17/dubai-golden-slimming-incentive
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Dubai offers golden slimming incentive | Dubai offers golden slimming incentive |
| (2 months later) | |
| Shedding weight is as good as gold under an unusual slimming initiative in Dubai over growing concerns about rising obesity levels in the wealthy Gulf city-state. | Shedding weight is as good as gold under an unusual slimming initiative in Dubai over growing concerns about rising obesity levels in the wealthy Gulf city-state. |
| Municipal officials are offering a gram of gold – worth about $45 (£30) at current prices – for each kilogram of weight lost in a 30-day challenge with the slogan: "Your weight in gold". The minimum drop is 2kg to cash in. | Municipal officials are offering a gram of gold – worth about $45 (£30) at current prices – for each kilogram of weight lost in a 30-day challenge with the slogan: "Your weight in gold". The minimum drop is 2kg to cash in. |
| Local media on Wednesday quoted the Dubai official Hussain Lootah as saying there was no limit on the payout for the golden slimmers, who must sign up and weigh in on Friday. | Local media on Wednesday quoted the Dubai official Hussain Lootah as saying there was no limit on the payout for the golden slimmers, who must sign up and weigh in on Friday. |
| The plan is the latest attempt to encourage healthier lifestyles in the United Arab Emirates. Across the Gulf Arab states, authorities have raised the alarm over rising obesity from fast-food diets and lack of exercise. | The plan is the latest attempt to encourage healthier lifestyles in the United Arab Emirates. Across the Gulf Arab states, authorities have raised the alarm over rising obesity from fast-food diets and lack of exercise. |
| The top three winners will get a gold coin equivalent to Dh20,000 (£3,600) through a lucky draw. | The top three winners will get a gold coin equivalent to Dh20,000 (£3,600) through a lucky draw. |
| Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. | Our editors' picks for the day's top news and commentary delivered to your inbox each morning. |
Previous version
1
Next version