The UAE has confirmed 1,172 new cases of COVID-19 after authorities carried out 143,336 additional tests across the country.
Another 1,460 people have recovered, taking the total recovery tally to 127,607.
Meanwhile, two more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 490.
A total of 131,508 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 3,411 are currently active.
UAE pledges $500 million for Sudan aid at US donors' conference
The UAE has pledged $500 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, as international efforts continue to address the worsening crisis caused by the country’s ongoing civil war.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed honours Gambian minister at WGS
Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism and Culture of The Gambia, has been honoured with the Best Minister Award at the World Governments Summit, for his inspiring work to boost his country's tourism and culture sectors.
UAE President calls for action to protect environment
The UAE President has renewed calls for stronger collective action to protect the environment and preserve natural resources for future generations, in a social media post marking National Environment Day on Wednesday.
Dubai to launch self-driving pod network
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled an autonomous electric transit system that officials say could transform urban travel and help ease congestion across the emirate.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan announces Museum of the Future biodiversity lab
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, has announced a new Life and Biodiversity Laboratory, as part of efforts to promote conservation science and protect species from extinction.
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