More than 34,000 units of blood were collected in Abu Dhabi in 2018.
That's according to the capital's blood bank, which said it welcomed close to 28,700 donors last year.
The figure has grown from 2017 when the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank collected just over 32,000 units.
Frequent blood donors (those who give blood every two months) formed nearly half of the total pool of donors
Health professionals say the rise is due to more awareness among residents about the importance of donating.
UAE confirms first day of Ramadan
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UAE extends Emirates Mars Mission until 2028
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Dubai's Al Jalila Foundation unveils cancer support fund
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Dubai Police crowned champions of UAE Rescue Challenge
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UAE discusses strengthening partnership with NATO
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Dubai Police urge vigilance against online begging
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan pays tribute to UAE's royal photographer
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Sharjah approves over AED76 million in debt settlement for citizens
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan awards Arab Hope Makers
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UAE looks into framework to regulate children's social media use
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UAE Ramadan moon-sighting committee to meet on Tuesday
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RTA opens second bridge at Al Qudra intersection
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Abu Dhabi identifies over 40 modern heritage sites
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Distribution of aid from UAE's Saqr Humanitarian Ship begins in Gaza
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The UAE Presidential Court has confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Al Rowaiyah Street, a 3.5‑kilometre link connecting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, near Dubai Silicon Oasis and Nadd Hessa.
The UAE has extended the Emirates Mars Mission until 2028, Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Chairman of UAE Space Agency, confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday.
