The UAE has affirmed its total support for all of the decisions and measures taken by King Abdullah II and the Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II to maintain Jordan's security and stability.
File The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) issued a yellow weather warning for the UAE on Saturday afternoon, advising us to be aware of the prevailing conditions including fresh winds and dust storms.
The Centre has cautioned us of fresh winds present on Saturday until 8pm, coming from a west north-westerly direction, with speeds up to 40 kilometres per hour.
Dust and sandstorms may be be present at times with reduced visibility.
There are rough seas along the Gulf coast, with swells reaching seven feet.
Abu Dhabi Sports Council organised the initiative to support the 10th anniversary of Operation Smile UAE.
Sponsored by Sheikha Al Yazia bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, and organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the race was held to support children with cleft lip.
Operation Smile UAE provides free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the world.
One life-changing surgery can be performed for every AED880 raised.
Runners and walkers were able to choose the option of either a 10km, 5km or 2.5km event.
All those who finished received a Run For Smiles t-shirt and medal.
Dubai Media Office A team from DEWA have inspected progress at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest concentrated solar power project in the world.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has inspected progress on the 950 megawatt fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project globally.
Upon completion, the project will have the largest thermal storage capacity in the world of 15 hours, allowing for energy availability round the clock.
The fourth phase will provide clean energy for around 320,000 homes and reduce 1.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year.
File The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced on Saturday that it gave 67,909 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in last 24 hour-period.
The UAE has administered a total 8,559,291 vaccination doses to date.
The vaccine distribution rate now stands at 86.54 single doses per 100 people.
This is in line with the Ministry s plan to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to all members of society and efforts to reach acquired immunity resulting from the vaccination, which will help reduce the number of cases and control the virus.