The UAE has confirmed 2,998 new cases of COVID-19 from 168,770 tests.
Another 2,264 people have recovered, taking the overall recovery tally to 203,660.
Meanwhile, five more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 702.
A total of 227,702 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 23,340 are currently active.
UAE denies involvement in Yemeni tensions
The UAE has expressed its concern regarding the statement released by Saudi Arabia, categorically rejecting any attempt to implicate the country in tensions among Yemeni parties
UAE announces removal of remaining forces in Yemen
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced the termination of the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the concerned partners following the ongoing developments in Yemen.
1 Billion Followers Summit labeled as 'largest gathering for content creators'
Saeed Al Eter, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Projects and Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, has affirmed that the 1 Billion Followers Summit has, in four years, evolved into "the world's largest gathering for content creators," the event kicking off on January 9.
UAE issues decree-law on higher education and scientific research
The UAE Government has issued a federal decree-law on higher education and scientific research, aimed at establishing a comprehensive federal legislative framework.
