The UAE confirmed 54 new cases of COVID-19 from 235,292 tests on Friday.
Another 79 people have recovered, taking the overall tally to 737,186.
The total number of fatalities remains 2,148 as no COVID-19 related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.
A total of 742,227 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 2,893 are currently active.
Emirates Road expansion set to ease Sharjah-Dubai commute
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5 km expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday, August 30.
H.H. Sheikha Latifa opens Emirati Women’s Forum
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has opened the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah.
UAE approves framework on violations and penalties in higher education sector
The UAE has adopted a resolution governing violations, penalties and administrative measures for higher education institutions, vocational centres and training institutes.
UAE launches 'Beladi' programme to prepare youth for national service
The Ministry of Defence has launched the "Beladi" programme to develop young Emiratis' leadership skills, technical expertise, and practical knowledge talent and prepare them for national service.
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