The UAE confirmed 1,215 new cases of COVID-19 from 277,855 tests on Friday.
Another 1,390 people have been given the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 676,956.
Two patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,994.
A total of 699,381 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 20,431 are currently active.
UAE leaders mark Union Pledge Day by renewing commitment to nation's unity
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages on social media to mark Union Pledge Day, "renewing commitment to the principles of unity established by the late Sheikh Zayed and his brothers".
Reuters issues apology over retracted story of Dubai explosions
After Dubai Media Office confirmed that a Reuters report about explosions in Downtown area is false, the news agency issued a statement admitting it "regrets" publishing the story as it "did not meet its standards".
Union Pledge Day marks 55 years of UAE's journey of progress
The UAE marks Union Pledge Day on July 18, commemorating the Founding Fathers' signing of the Declaration of the Union and the Constitution in 1971— an historic milestone that launched a journey of development and progress.
Abu Dhabi plans major expansion of E20 highway in Khalifa City
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport has launched a major upgrade of the E20 highway to improve traffic flow and meet growing transport demand.
