Only eight hospitals in the capital will now provide emergency treatment to patients.
The decision is part of a shakeup of the capital's healthcare sector.
Dr. Fawzi al-Ayoubi, Medical Director of Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi, told ARN News that changes to the system were long overdue.
He added that UAE residents need to have a better understanding of what constitutes a medical emergency.
UAE regrets UNSC failure to approve Palestine's full membership
The UAE has expressed its regret over the United Nations Security Council’s failure to adopt a draft resolution for full UN membership for Palestine.
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.
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
