President of UAE Football Association receives COVID-19 vaccine

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Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), is the latest government official to receive the COVID-19 trial vaccine.

He took the jab in support of the UAE's efforts to combat the virus.

Sheikh Rashid hailed the country's efficient response to the pandemic, its support for international vaccine efforts, and the proactive role of its healthcare sector.

He also called on all athletes in the UAE to use their position as role models and take the vaccine in order "to protect themselves, their colleagues, their families and members of their community".

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