The UAE has confirmed 2,730 new cases of COVID-19 from 127,572 tests.
Another 4,452 people have received the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 281,410.
Meanwhile, nine more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 859.
A total of 306,339 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 24,070 are currently active.
UAE braces for unsettled weather over coming week
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says a surface low-pressure system will affect the country from December 13 to 19, bringing periods of instability.
Dubai Police arrest man after birthday road fire stunt
Dubai Police have taken legal action against a man who set fire to a public road to celebrate his birthday, after a video of the incident circulated on social media.
UAE announces New Year holiday for private sector
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the New Year's holiday for private sector employees.
Al Ain named ‘Capital of Arab Tourism 2026’
Al Ain has been named the “Capital of Arab Tourism 2026” by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism during its 28th session in Baghdad, Iraq.
