A fitness suit, touted to be revolutionary, has arrived in the UAE and is promising to take away the pain and sweat out of working out your muscles for a leaner you.
Easy Motion Skin, a company headquartered in Austria, is behind the sales of the blue-coloured outfit which has been designed by German scientist Dr Dirk Fritzche and is expanding operations in the country after establishing good testimonials with top athletes and even astronauts in Germany.
Bringing the product is Jan Ising, who has helped set-up events at places like the Burj Khalifa and Expo2020. “It can help lose weight, firm your skin and help get rid of cellulite and all this without causing back pain while also improving any disbalances caused by wrong habits from daily life,” says Ising.
The concept is nothing new, the company admits. “We are only reinventing the old way of Electromyography (EMG) in which the brain sends a signal to the muscles,” Ising explains. “In the late 70s, experiments were conducted on frogs with electrodes attached to their leg muscles to see how long they could leap. Until recently too, body suits with complex wires and gadgets attached have been in use but the movement is severely restricted and impractical.”
“Our suit is powered by a small, long-lasting battery and made up of washable, comfortable material with humidity not a factor and the high-quality electrodes are placed to target eight different muscle categories – without troubling yourself or risking back pain and potentially more injuries and damage then the good done by working out.
“However, once you get used to it – even 20-minute sessions twice a week is enough – you need mobility to work your muscles on a professional level; for which one usually recommends a trainer.”
Billing the suit as “the world’s smallest gym”, the development team led by Mr Ising is so confident that they are encouraging people to see the proof in the pudding themselves by trying it out. The suit comes in a Home Edition for individual users and a Studio Edition for those looking to share it or rent it among a larger benefactor base.
“We are looking at direct marketing where they can buy the suit from us online or collect it from our partner gyms or personal trainers,” Ising adds. “It is a sustainable system where the suit is used in conjunction with the experts who believe in the system.”
To complement the suit, the company has also collaborated with other products which work on a similar EMG concept. There is the ReLounge chair, an arching table with electrodes placed on the back region. There is another massage table, a flat one, which has a slow and steady, but similar relaxation effect on the back muscles especially.
“Our products are where science meets lifestyle. We are activating your muscles, improving mobility and increasing endurance.
“We can provide follow-up support for clinics and physios for: sin tightening for mothers, muscle building after surgeries, compensation of disbalances in body muscles, optimize training results, an immediate solution for cellulite issues – all with the push of a button.”
Jan Ising, left, guiding Yolanda in Dubai. The electrodes, sewn into the suit to target key areas, are visible. Sanita Lapinska / EMS
Though the suit is a fitness and lifestyle product in the UAE for starters, it is registered with medical authorities in Europe.
Their headquarters in Seefel, Austria, also known as the Dome, is being used as a training facility for top athletes. The company is working with the European Space Agency, SpaceX, the Centre for Space, Medicine & Extreme Environments in Berlin and the word of mouth is growing.
Another brand ambassador is Kai Kazmirek, a German decathlete, who had swelled to 120kg in weight during a complex injury lay-off. After using the suit, his recovery has fastened and what would have taken a year took only three months, Ising claims.
The suit was presented to a select audience at the expansive AB Fitness facility in Port Rashid, Dubai. Yolanda Banda, a marketing executive by profession and a fitness freak, got curious and decided to don the blue kit. “I did it only for 10 minutes but I can still feel my muscles twitching. It is a great feeling,” she said.
The home edition is priced roughly around 12,500 dirhams and can be ordered online from their website.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has expressed deep sorrow after a fatal road accident on Emirates Road claimed the lives of seven workers, including six Indian nationals and a Sri Lankan citizen, while leaving nine others injured.
Consular officials visited the injured in the hospital and said they are working closely with local authorities to provide assistance to victims and their families. “Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the grieving families during this difficult time,” the mission said in a statement.
Dh1 million relief announced for victims
Meanwhile, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, has announced a Dh1 million humanitarian recovery programme to support families affected by the fatal Emirates Road crash in Dubai.
The families of each of the seven deceased victims will receive Dh100,000, while Dh180,000 has been allocated to support the medical and recovery needs of the injured survivors.
The package also includes Dh70,000 to cover emergency travel and accommodation expenses for family members and Dh50,000 dedicated to supporting the education of children from the affected families.
What caused the crash?
According to Dubai Police, preliminary investigations indicate the truck had come to a sudden stop on Emirates Road following a technical malfunction.
Authorities said the minibus driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was unable to avoid the stranded vehicle, resulting in a high-impact rear-end collision.
The workers, all employed by a technical services company, were returning to their accommodation in Sharjah after completing work at a construction site in Dubai when the minibus they were travelling in collided with the truck in the middle of Emirates Road near the Dubai-Sharjah border.
Company sources said the minibus was carrying 17 people, including the driver. The seven workers who died were seated on the right side of the vehicle, which absorbed the full force of the impact.
Of the nine injured, five have since been discharged from the hospital, while four remain under medical care, including three Indian nationals and one Nepali worker.
Identification process underway
Authorities are continuing efforts to formally identify all victims, with company sources saying the process has been complicated by the severity of the injuries sustained in the crash.
Dubai Police warning
Following the accident, Dubai Police renewed warnings about the dangers of leaving broken-down vehicles in the middle of the road.
Motorists experiencing a breakdown are urged to:
Activate hazard warning lights immediately
Place a warning triangle at a safe distance
Move passengers away from the vehicle
Contact the police without delay
Police noted that stopping a vehicle on the roadway due to a breakdown, tyre failure, or fuel shortage is a traffic offence under UAE law, carrying a Dh1,000 fine and six black points.
The UAE could experience hotter-than-normal and wetter-than-normal weather in the coming months as El Niño conditions strengthen across the tropical Pacific Ocean, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
In its latest seasonal outlook, the NCM said there is a 98 per cent probability of El Nino conditions continuing between July and November 2026, with temperatures and rainfall across the UAE expected to range from near-average to above-average levels.
The forecast is based on conditions in the Nino 3.4 region of the tropical Pacific Ocean, a key climate indicator used by meteorologists worldwide. The latest sea surface temperature anomaly in the region is 0.5°C above normal, officially placing it within El Nino territory.
What is El Nino?
El Nino is a natural climate pattern caused by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific. Although it occurs thousands of kilometres away, it can influence weather systems across the globe, including the UAE and other countries in the region.
Historically, El Nino events have been associated with higher temperatures, increased humidity, heavier rainfall in some regions, and more extreme weather patterns worldwide.
What could it mean for the UAE?
While the UAE is not among the regions most severely impacted by El Nino, forecasters say residents could see:
Higher-than-normal temperatures
Increased humidity levels
Greater chances of rainfall compared to seasonal averages
More variable weather patterns during the second half of the year
The NCM stressed that climate conditions are continuously monitored and forecasts will be updated monthly based on the latest international weather models and observations.
For now, residents should prepare for a potentially hotter and more humid summer as the climate phenomenon strengthens.
Abu Dhabi authorities have closed 69 food establishments since last year after inspectors uncovered serious food safety violations, including pest infestations, expired products and poor hygiene standards.
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) said 55 businesses were shut down in 2025, while another 14 have been closed so far in 2026 after repeatedly failing to comply with food safety requirements.
Why were they closed?
Officials said the most common violations included:
Selling expired food products
Insects and pests in food preparation areas
Poor hygiene practices
Improper storage of perishable food
Failure to meet mandatory food safety requirements
Authorities stressed that closure is only used as a last resort after businesses fail to respond to warnings and corrective notices. The crackdown comes as consumers continue to report food safety concerns across the emirate.
What happens next?
Closed establishments are only allowed to reopen once inspectors confirm all violations have been addressed and food safety standards are fully met.
The authority said regular inspections and surprise visits will continue across restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets and food outlets to help protect public health.
Officials also encouraged residents to report suspected violations and check food safety ratings displayed under the emirate’s Zadna Assessment programme before dining or shopping.