The UAE has confirmed 1,730 new cases of COVID-19 from 146,721 tests.
Another 1,435 people have been given the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 184,442.
Four more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 669.
A total of 207,822 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 22,711 are currently active.
Gargash urges political approach to regional security
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, underlined the need for a long-term diplomatic approach to stability in the region on Saturday, and said some media coverage has misrepresented the country’s position, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
UAE authorities confirm weather conditions now stable in region
UAE authorities have confirmed that the period of unstable weather in the region has now finished with conditions expected to return to normal.
Ras Al Khaimah records highest rainfall of 244mm on Friday
Rainfall in various regions of the UAE on Friday reached significant levels due to the unstable weather conditions, with Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Al Ain recording the highest accumulations, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
UAE respond to several missile and drone threats on Saturday
The United Arab Emirates air defences responded to several missile and drone threats on Saturday morning according to the Ministry of Defence and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA).
