The move was confirmed by the country’s ministry of health and prevention on Monday (30 August) and came into effect on Tuesday (31 August).
PCR tests in all national medical establishments have been capped at AED $50 (£9.88) to encourage regular testing.
"The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced a reduction in the price of PCR tests in all national medical establishments to AED50 while obliging all centres and laboratories to issue results within 24 hours," said the ministry.
