The UAE’s national campaign against measles has got off to a positive start, with a training session for 120 medical experts. The MMR vaccination programme will start in November. The Ministry of Health is encouraging all citizens and UAE residents to receive a booster jab, regardless of any previous administered vaccinations. Its aim is to ensure 95% of the UAE population is vaccinated- as recommended by the World Health Organization.
UAE intercepts 17 ballistic missiles, 35 drones on Wednesday
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Three injured following fire at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that three people were injured due to falllen debris from an interception at Habshan gas complex following a fire that broke out in the facility earlier on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi detains 375 people for filming sites, posting misleading content
Abu Dhabi Police has announced the detention of 375 individuals of various nationalities on charges of filming various sites and circulating and publishing misleading information related to current events online.
UAE air defences respond to more missile threats on Wednesday
The UAE air defences are dealing with further missile and drone threats from Iran, with the latest alert issued on Wednesday at 1:41pm.
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that three people were injured due to falllen debris from an interception at Habshan gas complex following a fire that broke out in the facility earlier on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi Police has announced the detention of 375 individuals of various nationalities on charges of filming various sites and circulating and publishing misleading information related to current events online.
