The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has reduced the price of nasal swab Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests to AED 150.
These prices will only apply to government hospitals and clinics.
Meanwhile, private health centres and hospitals will not be allowed to charge more than AED 250 for a test.
It's part of efforts by the health authorities to encourage widespread testing to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with the economic development departments across the UAE, carried out around 8,168 inspection visits to markets from February 28 to March 17.
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
UAE President and NATO Secretary General discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Monday with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), to discuss the implications of ongoing military escalation in the region.
Sheikh Abdullah expresses solidarity with Turkey over helicopter crash
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