The UAE confirmed 2,281 new cases of COVID-19 from 225,651 tests on Friday.
Another 2,234 people have recovered, taking the overall tally to 573,194.
Three patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,720.
A total of 593,894 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 18,980 are currently active.
UAE scraps homework for some public school students
Public schools students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will not be given homework in the new academic year.
UAE to mark Emirati Women's Day with month-long celebration
The UAE will mark Emirati Women's Day with a month-long celebration starting from August 28 under the theme "We Emerge Stronger and Better".
Free parking in Dubai this Friday
Public parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
Dubai Police step up safety and traffic measures for new academic year
Dubai Police have drawn up an integrated security and traffic plan to ensure a safe return for students and smoother traffic around schools as the new academic year begins.
