The UAE has confirmed 1,252 new cases of COVID-19 from 148,245 tests.
Another 741 people have recovered, taking the overall recovery tally to 153,449.
Meanwhile, two more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 569.
A total of 165,502 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 12,484 are currently active.
UAE air defences intercept 15 missiles, 11 drones on Thursday
The UAE air defences have intercepted 15 ballistic missiles and 11 drones on Thursday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Gargash welcomes UN council's condemnation of Iran's 'brazen aggression'
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, on Thursday has welcomed the UN Human Rights Council’s unanimous adoption of a resolution condemning Iran's "aggression against the Arab Gulf states and Jordan".
UAE minister says 'no country should hold straits as hostage'
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, has asserted that "no country should be allowed to hold straits as hostage", while advocating for international governance on global passageways.
Indian, Pakistani killed in falling debris incident in Abu Dhabi
Two people have died and three more injured after debris from a missile interception fell on Abu Dhabi's Sweihan street on Thursday.
