The United Arab Emirates urged all citizens and residents aged 16 and above to register for COVID-19 vaccinations from Sunday as the Gulf state widens its immunization drive after inoculating about 56% of the eligible population.
The health ministry said in a statement on state media late on Saturday that the move comes after nearly 73% of elderly Emiratis, residents and those with chronic diseases have been vaccinated.
The country is providing four types of vaccines free of charge.