The UAE confirmed 156 new cases of COVID-19 from 298,908 tests on Wednesday.
Another 216 people have recovered, taking the overall tally to 730,309.
Three patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 2,107.
A total of 737,229 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 4,813 are currently active.
#UAE announces 156 new #COVID19 cases, 216 recoveries and 3 deaths in last 24 hours #WamNews pic.twitter.com/XRn08iQ6vA
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) October 6, 2021
UAE minister says 'no country should hold Strait of Hormuz as hostage'
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, has asserted that no country should be allowed to hold the Strait of Hormuz as "hostage", while advocating for international governance on global passageways.
Two dead, Three injured in debris incident in Abu Dhabi
Fallen debris from a ballistic missile interception has killed two people in Abu Dhabi, with three injuries reported and several cars damaged as authorities respond to the incident at Sweihan street on Thursday.
UAE issues alert for unstable weather conditions on Thursday
The UAE weather authorities have issued a yellow and orange alert with potential rainfall across several areas in the country on Thursday.
UAE joins 5 nations to condemn pro-Iranian attacks coming from Iraq
The UAE, alongside Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan, has released a joint statement condemning attacks "carried out by armed factions loyal to Iran from Iraq" to several countries in the region.
UAE responds to incoming missiles, drones on Thursday
The UAE has announced on Thursday that its defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran.
UAE aid convoy ships 270 tonnes of children's clothing to Gaza Strip
The UAE has shipped 270 tonnes of clothes under the "Clothing of Hope for Our Children in Gaza” initiative in its 328th humanitarian aid convoy to the Gaza Strip.
UAE foreign minister discusses regional security with global counterparts
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a series of calls with global counterparts to discuss the impact of Iran’s missile attacks on the UAE and the wider region.
UAE defence forces respond to missile, drone threats
The UAE’s air defence systems are currently responding to missile and drone threats from Iran, and authorities have urged the public to remain in safe locations.
US Vice President welcomes Sultan Al Jaber to White House
US Vice President JD Vance has welcomed Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the UAE’s Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology and ADNOC's Managing Director & Group CEO, to the White House in Washington DC.
Driver escapes unharmed after car swept away in Fujairah flash floods
A driver has managed to escape "without any injuries" before his car was swept away by flash floods in the wadis of Fujairah's Al-Halah area of Daba.
Dubai Police see 1,220 volunteers help with Ramadan initiatives
Dubai Police’s Ramadan initiatives recorded strong community participation, with 1,220 volunteers from various nationalities and age groups contributing their time and effort throughout the holy month.
UAE urges residents to perform Friday prayers at home amid unstable weather
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has urged residents in areas affected by adverse weather conditions to prioritise public safety and perform Friday prayers at home.
Iran's 'treacherous' attacks targeted vital civilian facilities, UAE tells UN
The UAE told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday that Iran's "treacherous" and "terrorist" attacks targeting vital civilian areas constitutes a "blatant violation of the state's sovereignty and international humanitarian law".
UAE condemns Iranian attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan
The United Arab Emirates expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian missile attacks that targeted two military headquarters in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats on Wednesday
The UAE's air defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran, with authorities advising the public to stay in a safe location.
UAE air defences intercept 9 drones on Wednesday
The UAE air defences intercepted 9 drones on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Defence.
UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a rain alert for most parts of the country, with increased showers forecast from Thursday evening.
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
UAE leaders condole with President of Colombia over military plane crash
His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President of Colombia Gustavo Petro Urrego over the victims of a Colombian military plane crash.
Storms forecast to intensify across UAE by Thursday
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation, has asserted that no country should be allowed to hold the Strait of Hormuz as "hostage", while advocating for international governance on global passageways.
Fallen debris from a ballistic missile interception has killed two people in Abu Dhabi, with three injuries reported and several cars damaged as authorities respond to the incident at Sweihan street on Thursday.
The UAE weather authorities have issued a yellow and orange alert with potential rainfall across several areas in the country on Thursday.
