More than 34,000 units of blood were collected in Abu Dhabi in 2018.
That's according to the capital's blood bank, which said it welcomed close to 28,700 donors last year.
The figure has grown from 2017 when the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank collected just over 32,000 units.
Frequent blood donors (those who give blood every two months) formed nearly half of the total pool of donors
Health professionals say the rise is due to more awareness among residents about the importance of donating.
Dubai Police reintegration programme delivers sharp drop in youth misconduct
Dubai Police's 'Naseej' youth rehabilitation initiative has helped 135 young people make positive behavioural changes and reintegrate into their communities.
UAE President pardons Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday pardoned Egyptian poet and activist Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.
UAE President congratulates Italian PM on longest-serving government
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for running the longest-serving government in Italy through her "distinguished leadership".
UAE relief mission departs for flood-hit Nepal
The UAE has sent a humanitarian relief mission to Nepal to support communities affected by severe floods and landslides.
Sharjah Police arrests man accused of murdering sisters
A man has been arrested in Sharjah in connection with the murder of two sisters in a residential apartment following a dispute.
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