Another 28,737 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 9,630,200 with a distribution rate of 97.37 doses per 100 people.
28,737 جرعة من لقاح #كوفيد19 تم تقديمها خلال الـ24 ساعة الماضية، ليبلغ عدد الجرعات الكلي 9,630,200 بمعدل توزيع 97.37 جرعة لكل 100 شخص. #يدا_بيد_نتعافى pic.twitter.com/DNjzowiFMP
— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 18, 2021
UAE air defences engage 20 ballistic missiles, 37 UAVs
The UAE air defences systems on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 UAVs launched from Iran.
Gargash urges political approach to regional security
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, underlined the need for a long-term diplomatic approach to stability in the region on Saturday, and said some media coverage has misrepresented the country’s position, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
Dubai Police handles 56,000 emergency calls during bad weather
Dubai Police responded to more than 56,000 emergency calls as heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds affected the emirate over the week.
UAE authorities confirm weather conditions now stable in region
UAE authorities have confirmed that the period of unstable weather in the region has now finished with conditions expected to return to normal.
