The UAE's Ministry of Interior has trained sniffer dogs to track possible COVID-19 infections.
It's part of efforts to support the country's frontline workers.
The mobile K9 units will be deployed at venues of major events and competitions.
The dogs have been specially trained to smell samples from the armpits of suspected cases.
UAE authorities carried out workshops and studies in cooperation with prominent international veterinary colleges before successfully rolling out a trial programme.
Dubai developer announces free home repairs for rain damage
Emaar Properties have announced that it will cover all costs for repairs of homes within its communities in Dubai that were affected by the recent severe weather conditions.
UAE calls for restraint amid regional tensions
The UAE has expressed its deep concern over ongoing regional tensions and has called for the utmost restraint in order to avoid serious repercussions.
DXB extends limits on inbound flights due to ongoing disruption
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is extending the temporary limit on inbound flights for 48 hours "to speed up recovery".
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm
Emirates said on Friday it is suspending check-in for all customers in its network travelling with onward connections through Dubai until 2359 GMT on April 19.
