The first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines shipment from Brussels has arrived in Dubai on Tuesday night, the Government of Dubai Media Office announced.
“#Dubai receives first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines transported from Brussles to Dubai on @Emirates SkyCargo flight,” wrote the Dubai Media Office on Twitter.
#Dubai receives first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines transported from Brussles to Dubai on @Emirates SkyCargo flight. The shipment was offloaded and cleared on priority basis on arrival at Emirates’ dedicated SkyPharma facility. pic.twitter.com/JDhoUzvfgA
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 22, 2020
This, as the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention announced the emergency registration of the vaccine late on Tuesday.
#Dubai receives first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines transported from Brussles to Dubai on @Emirates SkyCargo flight. The shipment was offloaded and cleared on priority basis on arrival at Emirates’ dedicated SkyPharma facility. pic.twitter.com/RODHg4MslR
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 22, 2020
Based on the photos shared by the media office, airport staff can be seen offloading the shipment and shifting it to SkyPharma facility.
According to a statement released by the Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management on Twitter, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be available for all residents free of charge.
“#Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management: Extensive vaccination campaign against Covid-19 kicks off in Dubai on Wednesday. Vaccination will use Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine and is free of charge.”
