As many as 116,418 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.
The total number of doses provided so far stands at 14,298,438 with a distribution rate of 144.57 doses per 100 people.
116,418 doses of #COVID19 vaccine administered during past 24 hours: MoHAP.#TogetherWeRecover#WamNews pic.twitter.com/2hQDmWiBUM
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) June 18, 2021
Over 800 arrested in UAE-led operation to fight environmental crime in Amazon basin
A UAE-led operation to tackle environmental crime in the Amazon basin has seen the arrests of 839 individuals and the seizure of harvested timber, illegal mining equipment, fuel and minerals that is valued over $280million.
Dubai expands road capacity on key traffic corridor
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvements on Latifa bint Hamdan Street to ease congestion and increase road capacity.
Dubai Police correctional establishments recognised for human rights excellence
Dubai's Correctional and Penal Institutions have received accreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the organisation’s top Global Eagle Award, becoming the first in the region and only the third jurisdiction worldwide to receive the honour.
Two face legal action over offensive social media broadcast
The UAE's National Media Authority has taken legal action against two individuals for violating media regulations and content standards.
