More than 1.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered across the UAE since the country began its immunisation drive last month.
Authorities publish figures based on the number of doses given and said 133,253 were administered between Wednesday and Thursday.
This increased the local distribution rate to 15.45 doses per 100 people.
This week, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, said 250,000 people had been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the UAE after receiving both doses.
On Thursday, a 97-year-old Emirati man became the oldest person to get vaccinated in the UAE.
Nekhaira Al Dhaheri received his first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine at Seha’s Neima Healthcare Centre in Al Ain.
“My father decided to join the rest of the family in taking the vaccine," his son said.
"We encouraged him to do so ... in support of the nation’s efforts to beat the pandemic and protect the community."
Before receiving the vaccine, Mr Al Dhaheri was assessed by a doctor to ensure he was eligible for the dose.
"I encourage the community, particularly senior citizens and residents, to take the Covid-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their loved ones," his son said.
The UAE's goal is to immunise 50 per cent of the population by the end of the first quarter.
China’s Sinopharm vaccine was authorised for nationwide use on December 9, after Phase 3 trials in the Emirates established 86 per cent efficacy against the coronavirus. Wider tests conducted by the pharmaceutical industry indicated that the vaccine was 79 per cent effective against Covid-19.
Two weeks later, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which is more than 90 per cent effective, was introduced in Dubai.
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine requires two does to be taken 21 days apart while the Sinopharm vaccine allows an extra seven days for the second dose.
The UAE recently stepped up vaccination efforts as case numbers rose over the past month.
On Thursday, 3,382 new cases of Covid-19 were reported – setting a new highest daily infection record for the second consecutive day.
The cases were detected after 126,625 more tests were carried out across the country.
Thursday's new cases raised the total number of infections to 239,587. At least 215,820 people have recovered to date with 2,671 patients more cleared of the virus over the past 24 hours.
Health authorities said three patients died of complications related to the virus, increasing the death toll to 726.
Active cases reached an all-time high in the Emirates with 26,423 people currently testing positive for Covid-19.
In early November, active cases dropped to fewer than 2,000. The rise in cases this month is thought to be the result of increased travel over the winter break.
Shubh Mangal Saavdhan
Directed by: RS Prasanna
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar
Six pitfalls to avoid when trading company stocks
Following fashion
Investing is cyclical, buying last year's winners often means holding this year's losers.
Losing your balance
You end up with too much exposure to an individual company or sector that has taken your fancy.
Being over active
If you chop and change your portfolio too often, dealing charges will eat up your gains.
Running your losers
Investors hate admitting mistakes and hold onto bad stocks hoping they will come good.
Selling in a panic
If you sell up when the market drops, you have locked yourself out of the recovery.
Timing the market
Even the best investor in the world cannot consistently call market movements.
Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989
Director: Goran Hugo Olsson
Rating: 5/5
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Lamsa
Founder: Badr Ward
Launched: 2014
Employees: 60
Based: Abu Dhabi
Sector: EdTech
Funding to date: $15 million
Name: Brendalle Belaza
From: Crossing Rubber, Philippines
Arrived in the UAE: 2007
Favourite place in Abu Dhabi: NYUAD campus
Favourite photography style: Street photography
Favourite book: Harry Potter
The Pope's itinerary
Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial
Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport
Who has lived at The Bishops Avenue?
- George Sainsbury of the supermarket dynasty, sugar magnate William Park Lyle and actress Dame Gracie Fields were residents in the 1930s when the street was only known as ‘Millionaires’ Row’.
- Then came the international super rich, including the last king of Greece, Constantine II, the Sultan of Brunei and Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal who was at one point ranked the third richest person in the world.
- Turkish tycoon Halis Torprak sold his mansion for £50m in 2008 after spending just two days there. The House of Saud sold 10 properties on the road in 2013 for almost £80m.
- Other residents have included Iraqi businessman Nemir Kirdar, singer Ariana Grande, holiday camp impresario Sir Billy Butlin, businessman Asil Nadir, Paul McCartney’s former wife Heather Mills.
Hunting park to luxury living
- Land was originally the Bishop of London's hunting park, hence the name
- The road was laid out in the mid 19th Century, meandering through woodland and farmland
- Its earliest houses at the turn of the 20th Century were substantial detached properties with extensive grounds
Countries recognising Palestine
France, UK, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg, San Marino and Andorra
