The UAE has confirmed 3,453 new cases of COVID-19 from 162,251 tests.
Another 3,268 people have received the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 225,374.
Meanwhile, five more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 745.
A total of 253,261 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 27,142 are currently active.
UAE aid ship docks in Egypt with large-scale aid for Gaza
The Saqr Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt’s Al Arish Port, carrying more than 4,000 tonnes of aid for the people of Gaza.
Dubai announces road closures for UAE Tour Women
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) are warning motorists of road closures until 4:30 pm on Friday as riders from the UAE Tour Women 2026 pass through the city.
110 Elite police teams take part in UAE SWAT Challenge
As many as 110 elite police teams from 48 countries will compete in the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge.
Sheikh Abdullah says UAE hosted 'productive' second round of trilateral talks
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has underscored that the second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi has presented positive results.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan launches driverless taxi operations in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has launched the official operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles in Dubai, developed by Baidu Apollo Go.
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