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.
UAE affirms situation remains stable, missile threats detected outside border
The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) has stated that the situation across the UAE remains stable with "no indications of concern", and clarified that the Iranian missile threats detected early on Sunday were outside the country's borders.
UAE leaders offer condolences on passing of former Qatari Emir
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of his father and former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
UAE air forces respond to Iranian missile, drone attacks
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced early on Sunday that its air defence systems are actively responding to missile and drone threats approaching from Iran.
UAE discusses regional developments with Qatar and Jordan
The United Arab Emirates held separate conversations with delegates from Qatar and Jordan on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praises UAE's high school toppers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has taken to social media to congratulate the top performing students of the year.
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