As many as 49,079 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 17,037,618 with a distribution rate of 172.26 doses per 100 people.
Around 71.71 per cent of the UAE population is fully vaccinated, while 80.10 per cent has received the first dose.
UAE intercepts 12 missiles and 36 drones on Tuesday
UAE air defences intercepted 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 36 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said.
Four injured in fallen debris incident in southern Dubai
Four people were injured on Tuesday after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai, with property in the area damaged.
UAE fuel prices to go up in April
Motorists in the UAE will pay more at the pumps in April.
UAE air forces respond to incoming missile, drone threats on Tuesday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced that it is responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Tuesday, with the public advised to remain in a safe location.
