Healthcare facilities and pharmacies in Dubai have been instructed to stop using or selling COVID-19 rapid testing kits.
In a circular, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) says the method has yet to be proven to work and is not a reliable way to diagnose the disease.
The rapid laboratory screening kits are used to detect blood antibodies in the virus.
The DHA says it’s testing the effectiveness of such devices, and warns that violators will face legal action.
UAE condemns terrorist plots in Morocco, supports safety measures
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist plots that were foiled in Morocco on Monday.
Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities receives International Quality Accreditation
Abu Dhabi's Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities has received the International Quality Accreditation (IQA), an institutional accreditation awarded by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
UAE ministry revokes licence of private university over 'severe violations'
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has revoked the institutional licence and programme accreditation of Ajman-based Horizon University College following "severe and repeated violations of licencing and accreditation requirements".
UAE expresses solidarity with Ghana and Ivory Coast following floods
The United Arab Emirates on Monday expressed its solidarity with Ghana and Ivory Coast regarding the victims of last week's floods caused by heavy rains, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.
DEWA deploys agentic AI across its digital platforms
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has rolled out agentic artificial intelligence (agentic AI) across its digital platforms, following directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to expand AI use across government services and operations.
RTA launches AI-powered smart system to enhance bus response and readiness
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an AI-powered system to manage and operate buses with higher efficiency.
No injuries after fire breaks out at restaurant on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road
Teams from Dubai Civil Defence have responded to a fire that broke out at a restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road early Monday, with no injuries recorded.
Dubai Gaming Retreat will be game changer for industry: Sheikh Hamdan
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister, has described Dubai Gaming Retreat as a gamechanger for the industry.
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