The UAE has confirmed 3,491 new cases of COVID-19 from 163,049 tests.
Another 3,311 people have received the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 231,675.
Meanwhile, five more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 756.
A total of 260,223 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 27,792 are currently active.
UAE scraps homework for some public school students
Public schools students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will not be given homework in the new academic year.
Free parking in Dubai this Friday
Public parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
Dubai Police step up safety and traffic measures for new academic year
Dubai Police have drawn up an integrated security and traffic plan to ensure a safe return for students and smoother traffic around schools as the new academic year begins.
UAE stands in solidarity with Nepal after deadly floods, landslides
The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with Nepal following floods and landslides that have left dozens dead, injured or missing and caused significant damage.
