Abu Dhabi offers tourists free COVID-19 vaccines
June 26, 2021, 2:19 pm

Abu Dhabi offers tourists free COVID-19 vaccines

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The capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, is giving tourists COVID-19 vaccinations for free.

Times of India reported that, these vaccines were previously restricted to citizens of the UAE and residency visa holders. It is still not clear if the changes will be applicable for Dubai or other five emirate cities or not.

Tourists can book their vaccines as soon as they arrive in the UAE via Abu Dhabi. According to the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), visitors having visas issued by Abu Dhabi and those with eligible passports can book free vaccines.

In fact, holders of expired residency or entry visas can also get free vaccinations, informed the Abu Dhabi Media Office. SEHA is offering China's state-owned Sinopharm and Pfizer/BioNTech in vaccines in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE saw a hike in Infection rate last month, which resulted in restrictions on entry, quarantine requirements and RT-PCR testing. But now, the country has allowed travellers from 27 countries including the US, China and Germany to enter without quarantine on arrival.

The same is not confirmed from the Dubai Media Office. The health authority in Dubai has informed that vaccines are being offered to citizens only and holders of valid Dubai residency visas.

Times of India reported that the health authorities in the UAE, said nearly 85 percent of the country’s population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine this month.

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”