The UAE confirmed 1,260 new cases of COVID-19 from 321,439 tests on Thursday.
Another 1,404 people have been given the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 675,566.
Four patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,992.
A total of 698,166 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 20,608 are currently active.
UAE announces new cut-off age for KG, Grade 1 school admissions
Starting the 2026–2027 academic year, the cut-off age for admissions to Kindergarten and Grade 1 will shift to December 31, from the previous date of August 31.
UAE issues yellow alert as dusty conditions reduce visibility
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
Traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor for Dubai Metro Blue Line works
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advised motorists of new traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor as construction works continue for the Metro Blue Line project.
UAE set for second phase of single-use plastic ban
The UAE is set to significantly widen its ban on single-use plastics, with the second phase coming into effect on January 1, 2026.
Minor earthquake recorded east of Saudi Arabia
A 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake has been recorded in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at 2:11 am UAE time, according to weather authorities.
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