More than 8.59 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, 17,743 doses were given in the past 24 hours.
The total number of doses stands at 8,596,722 with a distribution rate of 86.92 doses per 100 people.
UAE collects samples of Nestlé baby products for testing
Authorities in the UAE have collected samples of Nestlé-branded baby formula products for quality analysis following the recent recall over traces of toxin-forming bacteria.
7 bike accidents, 9 injuries recorded in Abu Dhabi deserts
Nine people have been injured in seven separate accidents in Abu Dhabi's deserts, which authorities blame on riders' reckless behaviour.
UAE highlights role of media in raising drug awareness
The National Media Authority (NMA) and National Anti-Narcotics Authority (NANA) have highlighted the importance of raising awareness on narcotic usage through media platforms during a meeting on Thursday.
Global content creators gather in Dubai for 1 Billion Followers Summit
The world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy, kicks off in Dubai on Friday.
