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.
UAE announces news guidelines for newborn screening
The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced new guidelines to standardise and enhance the medical examination procedures for newborns.
Report minor accidents in Abu Dhabi via new app
Motorists involved in minor traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi are being urged to use the 'Saaed' app from August 1, instead of calling the emergency hotline 999.
UAE distributes urgent aid to displaced families in Khan Younis
The UAE has distributed urgent aid, date parcels, and gallons of drinking water to displaced Palestinian families in shelter camps in Khan Younis, through its humanitarian arm Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
UAE Central Bank revokes licence of insurance broker
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Galaxy Insurance Broker and struck the company's name off its official register.
Emirati Police Support Team starts work securing Paris Olympics
The Emirati Police Support Team has commenced its mission to help secure the Paris 2024 Olympics as part of a joint international effort.
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Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, announced that he will be stepping down from his role after 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 years of leadership at Dubai Duty Free. Colm joined the Business Breakfast to reflect on his epic career.
78% of AI users are now bringing their own AI tools to work, but what does this mean for employers? Zubin Chagpar, Senior Director and Business Group Leader, Modern Work and Surface Devices, Microsoft CEMA tells us more.
ADNOC Drilling's CFO, Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, gives us insight into their 26% rise in Q1 net profit.
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.
