More than 34,000 units of blood were collected in Abu Dhabi in 2018.
That's according to the capital's blood bank, which said it welcomed close to 28,700 donors last year.
The figure has grown from 2017 when the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank collected just over 32,000 units.
Frequent blood donors (those who give blood every two months) formed nearly half of the total pool of donors
Health professionals say the rise is due to more awareness among residents about the importance of donating.
UAE expresses solidarity with India after airshow jet crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with India following the death of an Indian Air Force pilot in a jet crash at the Dubai Airshow.
Pilot killed after Indian fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow
An Indian fighter jet has crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow, resulting in the death of the pilot.
Dubai Metro showcases visual tribute to UAE’s Founding Fathers
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has unveiled a new visual tribute to the UAE’s Founding Fathers along the Dubai Metro Red Line.
Over 200 bikes, scooters seized in Dubai crackdown on reckless riding
Dubai Police have seized 210 motorcycles and scooters and issued 271 fines in a major campaign targeting dangerous driving behaviours in areas including Al Khawaneej, Nad Al Sheba, Jumeirah Street and Al Qudra.
Dubai divided into 6 zones to mark architectural identity of each area
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has reviewed the Architectural Identity for Dubai’s roads project that will see the city divided into six zones based on its visual character.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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