The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has reduced the price of 573 medicines, between 2 and 74 per cent.
It will include medications required for treating diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, nervous and respiratory system.
The decision is part of efforts by the ministry to ease the financial burden on patients in the Emirates.
Al Warqa’a 1 road upgrade boosts traffic flow by 30%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, stretching seven kilometres between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road.
UAE updates laws on agriculture and wildlife protection
The UAE Government has approved a comprehensive package of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening agricultural and veterinary quarantine systems, protecting new plant varieties, and regulating the international trade in endangered animals and plants.
Over 2,400 volunteers support Dubai Police at New Year’s Eve events
Dubai Police have praised the exceptional contribution of volunteers who supported crowd management and organisation during the New Year’s Eve celebrations, describing their efforts as vital to the safe and smooth running of one of the city’s largest annual events.
Dubai to plant 20,000 trees honouring H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership
Dubai has launched a major tree-planting drive to mark the 20-year leadership milestone of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
