SaqrGhobash, Speaker of Federal National Council (FNC), on December 31 received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Abu Dhabi to show his support to the ongoing efforts of the country's healthcare authorities to combat the pandemic crisis.

After receiving the vaccine, Ghobash hailed the extraordinary efforts of the UAE leadership in proactively handling the Coronavirus crisis since its first outbreak. He also lauded the keenness of the UAE leadership as the country emerged as one of the first nations in the world to provide vaccines against the disease.

In the end, he praised the efforts of all healthcare professionals and frontline workers across the UAE who have been continuously working to protect the health and safety of the community.

WAM