The UAE has confirmed 2,087 new cases of COVID-19 from 225,489 tests.
Another 1,677 people have recovered, taking the overall recovery tally to 399,803.
Meanwhile, 16 more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,369.
A total of 419,996 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 18,824 are currently active.
UAE air forces respond to more missile threats on Friday
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Friday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.
UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Friday
UAE air defences intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 27 drones on Friday, a statement from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Dubai Health introduce 'Itma’en' service to enhance mental wellbeing and quality of life
Dubai Health, in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), has announced the launch of the 'Itma’en' service, making mental health support freely accessible to citizens, residents, and visitors.
UAE expresses solidarity with Ethiopia following floods and landslides
The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with Ethiopia regarding the victims of the floods and landslides caused by heavy rains in the Gamo region in the south of the country this week.
