The UAE has confirmed 3,276 new cases of COVID-19 from 150,706 tests.
Another 4,041 people have received the all-clear, taking the overall recovery tally to 301,081.
Meanwhile, 12 more patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 914.
A total of 323,402 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 21,407 are currently active.
UAE strengthens child protection measures
The UAE has introduced changes to its laws governing the care of children of unknown parentage, expanding custody options and strengthening child protection measures.
Zayed Giving Caravans treat children, elderly in Pakistan
UAE-backed medical teams have launched a series of humanitarian missions in rural Pakistan, providing free treatment for children and elderly patients with heart conditions.
Dubai gears up for New Year celebrations
Dubai authorities have begun final preparations for the New Year celebrations, holding a coordination meeting to review security and operational plans across the emirate.
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.
