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.
UAE intercepts 17 ballistic missiles, 35 drones on Wednesday
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Three injured following fire at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that three people were injured due to falllen debris from an interception at Habshan gas complex following a fire that broke out in the facility earlier on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi detains 375 people for filming sites, posting misleading content
Abu Dhabi Police has announced the detention of 375 individuals of various nationalities on charges of filming various sites and circulating and publishing misleading information related to current events online.
UAE air defences respond to more missile threats on Wednesday
The UAE air defences are dealing with further missile and drone threats from Iran, with the latest alert issued on Wednesday at 1:41pm.
