The UAE has announced 445 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 53,045.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than 51,000 coronavirus tests were carried out across the UAE.
The ministry has also confirmed that 1 more person has died from the virus, bringing the total death toll to 327.
Meanwhile, 568 people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 42,282 in the country.
UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 109 drones
The UAE air defences said it has intercepted 9 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Friday. Of the 112 drones detected, 109 were intercepted with 3 falling within the country's territory.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed introduces new public safety law
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued a new law on Friday, aimed at strengthening public safety across Dubai, setting out stricter standards for venues, events and public spaces.
Malaysia’s PM condemns Iranian attack in call with UAE President
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed, on Friday, the latest developments in the region and the escalating military action that threatens regional and international security and stability.
UAE, US mediate second day of Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap
The United Arab Emirates says a joint mediation effort with the United States has led to a second consecutive day of prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
Emirates expects '100 per cent' network return in coming days
Dubai's Emirates Airline said it expects to return to 100 per cent of its network in the coming days subject to "airspace availability" and "operational requirements".
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