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 immunisation drive after inoculating about 56% of the eligible population.The UAE, the region's commercial and tourism hub and a global travel centre, has set a blistering pace for its vaccine rollout to keep its economy open for business.
It ranks second globally behind Israel for doses per 100 people.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 vaccine free of charge.The UAE's daily Covid-19 cases surged to.