The UAE has confirmed 1,278 new cases of COVID-19 from as many as 112,546 tests.
Another 1,606 people have recovered, taking the total number of recoveries to 130,508.
Meanwhile, one more patient has died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 496.
A total of 133,907 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 2,903 are currently active.
UAE mediates release of 540 Russia-Ukraine captives
The UAE has announced the success of a new mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the exchange of 540 captives, with 270 released from each side.
Dubai expands Gaza relief efforts with new air bridge
Dubai Humanitarian has launched a new air bridge to deliver winter aid to families in Gaza, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Ministry confirms tanker oil spill causing foul smell across UAE
The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed that an oil spill from a tanker is the reason for the foul smell that residents across Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain have been reporting, adding that there is no health risk associated with it.
Dubai arrests 6 fraudsters after victims report mysterious bank transactions
Dubai Police have arrested six suspects for running a phone scam after a victim alerted the authorities about her savings being wiped out in mysterious bank transactions when "she was fast asleep".
