The UAE has announced 1,614 new cases of COVID-19 from 177,688 tests.
As many as 1,600 people have been given the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 519,405.
Another two patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,617.
A total of 539,138 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 18,116 are currently active.
Dubai declares remote work for govt. staff, private sector urged to follow suit
Dubai has declared remote working for all government entities on Friday, December 19, due to the unstable weather forecast across the country, with the private sector urged to do the same.
Dubai Police fully prepared for weather-related emergencies
Dubai Police say they are fully prepared to respond to any emergencies amid unstable weather conditions, with land and marine rescue teams deployed across the emirate.
UAE issues federal decree-law establishing National Media Authority
The UAE has issued a federal decree-law establishing the National Media Authority as a public federal entity affiliated to the UAE Cabinet.
More rain forecast in Dubai for late Thursday, says NCM
More rainfall has been forecast for Dubai from late Thursday to early Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said, warning residents to exercise caution.
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