The UAE has donated $10 million (AED 36.73 million) worth of PCR COVID-19 testing kits to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
This has enabled the screening of 500,000 people in countries where kits are scarce.
The move is in support of global efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
To date, the UAE has provided over 714 tonnes of medical aid to 63 countries in need.
Al Warqa’a 1 road upgrade boosts traffic flow by 30%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, stretching seven kilometres between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road.
UAE updates laws on agriculture and wildlife protection
The UAE Government has approved a comprehensive package of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening agricultural and veterinary quarantine systems, protecting new plant varieties, and regulating the international trade in endangered animals and plants.
Over 2,400 volunteers support Dubai Police at New Year’s Eve events
Dubai Police have praised the exceptional contribution of volunteers who supported crowd management and organisation during the New Year’s Eve celebrations, describing their efforts as vital to the safe and smooth running of one of the city’s largest annual events.
UAE, African Union Commission call for immediate truce in Sudan
The UAE and the African Union Commission (AUC) have called for an immediate humanitarian truce and permanent ceasefire in Sudan, along with unhindered aid access and the formation of an independent civilian-led government.
