As many as 84,852 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the UAE in the past 24 hours.
It takes the total number of doses provided so far to 1,882,778, with a distribution rate of 19.04 doses per 100 people.
#UAE vaccinates 84,852 people against #COVID19 in last 24 hours.#WamNews pic.twitter.com/G5is1E9yY8
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) January 17, 2021
UAE air defences engage 20 ballistic missiles, 37 UAVs
The UAE air defences systems on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 UAVs launched from Iran.
Gargash urges political approach to regional security
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, underlined the need for a long-term diplomatic approach to stability in the region on Saturday, and said some media coverage has misrepresented the country’s position, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
Dubai Police handles 56,000 emergency calls during bad weather
Dubai Police responded to more than 56,000 emergency calls as heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds affected the emirate over the week.
UAE authorities confirm weather conditions now stable in region
UAE authorities have confirmed that the period of unstable weather in the region has now finished with conditions expected to return to normal.
Ras Al Khaimah records highest rainfall of 244mm on Friday
Rainfall in various regions of the UAE on Friday reached significant levels due to the unstable weather conditions, with Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Al Ain recording the highest accumulations, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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