The UAE has announced 261 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 58,249.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), more than 46,000 new coronavirus tests were carried out across the UAE.
The ministry has also confirmed that one more person has died from the virus, taking current death toll stands at 343.
Meanwhile, 387 people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 51,235 in the UAE.
UAE denounces attack targeting Barakah plant
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, carried out by a drone that entered the country’s territory from the western border.
UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that were launched from Iraqi airspace and intercepted on Sunday.
Abdullah bin Zayed discusses Barakah drone strike with Arab FMs
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant with several Arab foreign ministers during a series of phone calls on Sunday.
UAE confirms Eid Al Adha to begin on May 27
The UAE Fatwa Council has announced that Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27, after confirming the sighting of the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent moon on Sunday evening.
