The UAE has confirmed 1,874 new cases of COVID-19 from 167,309 tests.
Another 2,025 people have recovered, taking the overall recovery tally to 440,731.
Meanwhile, five more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,486.
A total of 457,071 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 14,854 are currently active.
UAE recalls some Nestlé baby formula products over toxin fears
The UAE's drug regulator has announced a precautionary recall of some Nestlé infant formula products over a potential toxin risk.
Al Warqa’a 1 road upgrade boosts traffic flow by 30%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, stretching seven kilometres between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road.
UAE updates laws on agriculture and wildlife protection
The UAE Government has approved a comprehensive package of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening agricultural and veterinary quarantine systems, protecting new plant varieties, and regulating the international trade in endangered animals and plants.
Over 2,400 volunteers support Dubai Police at New Year’s Eve events
Dubai Police have praised the exceptional contribution of volunteers who supported crowd management and organisation during the New Year’s Eve celebrations, describing their efforts as vital to the safe and smooth running of one of the city’s largest annual events.
