The UAE has confirmed 1,315 new cases of COVID-19 from as many as 96,989 additional tests.
The number of recoveries has gone up to 100,007 after another 1,452 people received the all-clear.
Meanwhile, two more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 448.
A total of 108,608 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 8,153 are currently active.
UAE President announces launch of citizen-led authority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the launch of an authority that will be led exclusively by citizens to shape the nation's future.
UAE lowers age of maturity to 18 years in new decree law
The UAE has lowered the age of majority from 21 years to 18 years under a new law regarding civil transactions.
Dubai public transport use surges during New Year celebrations
More than 2.8 million passengers used public transport and mobility services during the city’s New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, marking a 13 per cent increase on the previous year, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has said.
Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Mansour review development priorities
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a meeting in Dubai.
