Abu Dhabi has launched a home screening programme across various residential areas in the capital.
Rolled out by SEHA and the Department of Health, the move is in line with the National Screening Programme and the emirates’ mass testing efforts.
It will also support elderly and vulnerable residents who would otherwise have to visit testing centres.
Testing will take place from 10am to 6pm.
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).
UAE respond to several missile and drone threats on Saturday
The United Arab Emirates air defences responded to several missile and drone threats on Saturday morning according to the Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
UAE, Ukraine discuss regional developments and security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the security situation in the region, its repercussions on global security and peace, as well as its serious effects on the global economy.
Abu Dhabi contain three fires caused by missile debris, six injured
The Abu Dhabi authorities have contained three fires that broke out in the vicinity of the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) on Saturday as a result of falling missile debris.
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