The Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed the first case of Omicron in the UAE.
The new COVID-19 variant was detected in an African woman who arrived from an African nation after passing through an Arab country.
The ministry said the infected person and her close contacts have been isolated.
It also added that the woman did not show any symptoms and she had received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as per the approved national protocol.
Dubai announces temporary suspension of flights
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced early on Monday that all flights at Dubai International Airport will be temporarily suspended.
Dubai temporarily closes routes at airport
Dubai Police has announced early on Monday that routes on the airport road and tunnel have been temporarily closed, with motorists advised to use alternative roads.
Fire contained in drone incident near Dubai Airport
Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully contained a fire caused by an impact on one of the fuel tanks near Dubai International Airport early on Monday.
UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to discuss escalating military developments in the region.
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