The UAE has confirmed 3,525 new cases of COVID-19 from 180,340 tests.
Another 3,734 people have received the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 319,787.
Meanwhile, 18 more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 974.
A total of 339,667 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 18,906 are currently active.
Some Dubai flights cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
Some flights operating at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were cancelled or delayed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
Dubai deploys special patrols, emergency crew to monitor traffic during rains
Dubai Police has deployed a number of patrols, while Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has positioned more than 2,000 staff to respond to any emergencies due to the unstable weather conditions.
Dubai private schools to shorten Friday hours from January
Starting January 9, all private schools and early childhood centres in Dubai will end classes on Fridays no later than 11:30 am.
UAE leaders congratulate Morocco on FIFA Arab Cup win
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages congratulating Morocco's King Mohammed VI after they won the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 in Qatar on Thursday.
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