A unified electronic platform has been launched in Dubai to monitor the supply of narcotic pain relief medications.
It will ensure that these medicines are supplied only through legitimate channels and will also help prevent misuse by consumers.
The new system has been rolled out by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in partnership with the Ministry of Interior.
It's applicable for public as well as private hospitals in the emirate.
UAE intercepts 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones on Sunday
The United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones during an attack on Sunday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE air defences respond to missile threats, Sunday
UAE air defences responded to "incoming missile and drone threats" on Sunday morning.
Dubai Police arrest 13 in begging gang run from abroad
Dubai Police have warned residents and visitors not to give money to beggars, following the arrest of a gang of 13 Asian nationals accused of organised begging.
Debris incident kills one in Al Barsha
Dubai authorities have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a driver.
The United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones during an attack on Sunday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE air defences responded to "incoming missile and drone threats" on Sunday morning.
Dubai Police have warned residents and visitors not to give money to beggars, following the arrest of a gang of 13 Asian nationals accused of organised begging.
