Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak receives COVID-19 trial vaccine

Wednesday, 28 October 2020 15:24

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, is the latest official in the UAE to receive the COVID-19 trial vaccine.

He praised the country's efficiency in dealing with the pandemic based on the best scientific and practical standards.

The minister joins several key government figures who received the trial vaccine in recent weeks.

Last month, authorities in the UAE approved the vaccine for emergency use following successful trials, which involved 31,000 volunteers from 125 different nationalities.

More from UAE News

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan leads record-breaking Dubai Run

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Sunday, led a record-breaking 278,000 runners in Dubai Run, a 23 per cent increase from last year’s edition.
Ministry of Interior searches for missing Moldovan citizen

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced it has received a report from the family of a Moldovan national named Zvi Kogan, stating that he has been missing and out of contact since last Thursday.
Dubai's RTA completes installation of 141 bus shelters

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 141 bus shelters as part of its plan to deliver 762 shelters across key locations in Dubai.
Ministry of Defence continues preparations for 'Union Fortress 10'

The Ministry of Defence is gearing up for the "Union Fortress 10" military parade set to take place at Al Ain International Airport on December 14 under the theme "Pride and Loyalty, Pledge and Allegiance, Security and Prosperity".