Dubai replaces health authority chief as UAE sees surge in COVID-19 cases The ruler of Dubai has replaced the head of the emirate s health authority without explanation, in the midst of an immunisation drive and a spike in COVID-19 infections in the United Arab Emirates.Reuters | Dubai | Updated: 25-01-2021 18:24 IST | Created: 25-01-2021 17:46 IST
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The ruler of Dubai has replaced the head of the emirate s health authority without explanation, in the midst of an immunisation drive and a spike in COVID-19 infections in the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum appointed Awad Saghir al-Ketbi as the new director general of the Dubai Health Authority, replacing Humaid al-Qutami, according to a statement issued on Sunday.
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Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid appointed Awad Saghir Al-Ketbi as the new director general of the Dubai Health Authority. Al-Ketbi replaces Humaid Al-Qutami, according to a statement on WAM.