As many as 55,408 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 18,997,951 with a distribution rate of 192.08 doses per 100 people.
Around 79.33 per cent of the UAE population is fully vaccinated, while 90.51 per cent has received the first dose.
UAE air defences intercept 6 missiles and 9 drones on Friday
The UAE air defences have intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and 9 drones on Friday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Rainy weather to continue across UAE until Friday night
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast more rain for parts of the UAE until Friday night, driven by a main weather front over the far western regions.
Remote learning to continue for Dubai schools until April 3, KHDA clarifies
Private schools and early learning centres in Dubai will continue remote learning until April 3, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed on Friday.
Travellers welcomed with special 'Dubai World Cup' stamp
Travellers landing at Dubai International Airport are receiving a special passport stamp featuring the 'Dubai World Cup 2026' logo.
