The UAE has announced 726 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 33,896.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, some 42,624 coronavirus tests were recently carried out across the UAE.
Meanwhile, 449 people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 17,546.
It was also confirmed that two more people have died from the virus, bringing the total death toll to 262.
Flydubai suspends departing flights from Dubai
Due to severe weather conditions, all flydubai flights scheduled for departure from Dubai on April 16 have been cancelled until 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 17.
Dubai confirms remote learning extension
Private schools in Dubai have been instructed to continue distance learning on Wednesday, April 17, due to the unstable weather conditions.
Weather forces DXB to divert arriving flights
Operations continue to be significantly disrupted at Dubai International (DXB) airport due to heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday, April 16.
Abu Dhabi extends remote study, work measures
Due to adverse weather conditions, remote learning and work measures have been extended for schools and government entities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi until Wednesday, April 17.
