The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has reduced the price of nasal swab Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests to AED 150.
These prices will only apply to government hospitals and clinics.
Meanwhile, private health centres and hospitals will not be allowed to charge more than AED 250 for a test.
It's part of efforts by the health authorities to encourage widespread testing to curb the spread of COVID-19.
UAE to 'immediately' resume Gaza aid airdrops as crisis deepens
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that the UAE will "immediately" resume delivery of aid airdrops into Gaza.
Over 395 million rides taken on Dubai public transport in first half of 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that public transport ridership in the city touched 395.3 million during the first half of 2025, marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
Samira Abdullah Al Ali is Dubai Police's first female Brigadier
Samira Abdullah Al Ali has become the first female Brigadier of Dubai Police in its 69-year history after moving up the ranks for her exemplary service over 31 years.
'Dubai chocolate' product linked to US salmonella outbreak not sold in UAE
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has clarified that a "Dubai chocolate" product linked to salmonella outbreak in the US is not sold in the UAE market.
UAE ranked world’s safest country
The UAE has been named the world's safest country in Numbeo's 2025 Mid-Year Safety Index, surpassing 147 other nations to win the top spot.
UAE charity sends medicines worth AED 1.5 million to Kenya
The International Charity Organisation has dispatched a shipment of medicines, valued at AED1.5 million, to Kenya as part of its ongoing efforts to support remote areas facing limited healthcare services.
UAE welcomes France’s move to recognise State of Palestine
The UAE has welcomed France’s announcement of its intention to recognise the State of Palestine.
Dubai Police extradite two international fugitives to France
Dubai Police have extradited two internationally wanted suspects to France for their involvement in serious transnational crimes, including attempted fraud and drug trafficking.
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