More than 34,000 units of blood were collected in Abu Dhabi in 2018.
That's according to the capital's blood bank, which said it welcomed close to 28,700 donors last year.
The figure has grown from 2017 when the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank collected just over 32,000 units.
Frequent blood donors (those who give blood every two months) formed nearly half of the total pool of donors
Health professionals say the rise is due to more awareness among residents about the importance of donating.
Eid holidays confirmed for UAE private sector
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UAE leaders discuss national progress, prosperity during Ramadan meeting
The UAE's leaders have discussed efforts to advance the country’s development vision and fulfil the aspirations of its people.
UAE strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip
The UAE has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Palestinians, calling it a breach of the ceasefire agreement reached in January.
Dubai rolls out fully digital birth certificate service
In a move to enhance customer convenience, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a fully digital birth certificate issuance service.
MBRGI spends AED 2.2 billion to aid 149 million people worldwide
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) spent a total of AED 2.2 billion on projects that positively impacted the lives of 149 million people across 118 countries in 2024.
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