2,683 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.
It takes the total number of doses provided so far to 11,458,363 with a distribution rate of 115.75 doses per 100 people.
2,683 doses of the #COVID19 vaccine administered during past 24 hours: MoHAP#WamNews pic.twitter.com/yQR3IJCJrL
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 15, 2021
Sheikh Abdullah emphasises humanitarian efforts on World Health Day
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted the significance of humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to protect human life on World Health Day.
UAE forces respond to incoming missile, drone threats
UAE air forces are currently responding to incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran.
UAE announces extension of Nafis programme until 2040
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Abu Dhabi attracts a record 26.6 million visitors in 2025
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UAE President holds talks with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister in Abu Dhabi
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UAE air defences intercept 14 missiles, 19 drones on Monday
UAE air defences successfully intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles and 19 drones launched from Iran on Monday, Ministry of Defence confirmed.
UAE, Nepal FMs discuss regional developments
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40-day conflict will not determine future of UAE economy, says minister
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One injured in debris incident at company in Abu Dhabi
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UAE responds to new wave of missile, drone threats on Monday
UAE air forces are currently responding to a new wave of missile and drone threats from Iran on Monday morning.
UAE air defences respond to missile, drone threats
The UAE’s air defence systems are actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Four injured after debris incident at Khor Fakkan port
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UAE and Syrian Presidents review regional developments
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Dubai sends 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan
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Dubai to open 35 new parks this year, Municipality says
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UAE air defences intercept 10 missiles, 50 drones on Sunday
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Abu Dhabi confirms three fires at Borouge Petrochemicals plant
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Dubai Police seize 1,230 vehicles under 'Quiet Roads' initiative
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted the significance of humanitarian and diplomatic efforts to protect human life on World Health Day.
UAE air forces are currently responding to incoming missile and drone attacks from Iran.
The UAE's Nafis programme, which aims to empower national talent in the private sector, has been extended until 2040.
