Saudi Gazette report

ABU DHABI — Leaders of the United Arab Emirates have lauded the efforts of the frontline health workers as the country combats the coronavirus pandemic.

They have called on citizens as well as residents to receive COVID-19 vaccines quickly to control the pandemic.

Praising the healthcare staff, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the vice president and prime minister of the country, tweeted on Tuesday, saying: “The UAE has made great strides in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, we are ranked second globally in the vaccine administration rates. Taking the vaccine is every individual's responsibility to protect their health, families, and wider society.”

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the armed forces in the UAE, also hailed the ongoing nationwide coronavirus vaccination campaign.

“Thanks to the tremendous efforts of our frontline heroes, 1,275,000 vaccinations have already been provided to UAE citizens and residents. We hope that with vaccinations picking up pace, we will reach the point of full recovery in the shortest possible time,” Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said in a tweet on Tuesday.