More than 7.9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, 160,165 doses were given in the past 24 hours.
The total number of doses stands at 7,959,682 with a distribution rate of 80.48 doses per 100 people.
160,165 doses of #COVID19 vaccine administered in past 24 hours: MoHAP#WamNews pic.twitter.com/o0053yqOFo
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) March 27, 2021
UAE leaders send Iran condolences following helicopter crash
UAE leaders say the nation stands in solidarity with Iran and has extended condolences over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who were killed in a helicopter crash.
252-tonne UAE aid shipment reaches Gaza
A 252-tonne shipment of food and relief aid, sent by the UAE, has reached Gaza.
UAE deeply concerned and ready to help search for Iran president
The UAE says it is "deeply concerned" and ready to help following a helicopter crash carrying the president of Iran.
Equiti, Mashreq and Onpassive stations reopen
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Dubai Metro has resumed services at Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq stations as of Sunday May 19.
UAE flies aid to flood-hit victims in Brazil
The UAE has sent a plane carrying 100 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid to help the victims of the floods and heavy rains that have recently swept Brazil.
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