The UAE has announced 344 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 55,198.
That's according to Dr Amna Al Dahak, the official spokesperson of the UAE Government, who revealed that more than 34,000 new coronavirus tests were carried out across the UAE.
Dr Amna also confirmed that one person has died from the virus, bringing the total death toll to 334.
Meanwhile, 373 people have recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 45,513 in the UAE.
This means that there are currently 9,351 active cases in the country.
Also speaking at the press briefing was His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al-Owais, the UAE Minister of Health, who revealed that more than four million COVID-19 tests have been conducted nationwide.
Sharjah Police have arrested a motorist who racked up 137 traffic violations and fines totalling over AED 104,000, all while using forged licence plates to evade detection.
Economic and developmental cooperation topped the agenda during discussions between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.
The UAE and Lebanon have agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including economic and investment, "through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange and government development".
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have held a phone call to discuss ways to strengthen ties under their countries’ strategic partnership.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, toured the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which wrapped up on Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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