The UAE confirmed 1,508 new cases of COVID-19 from 227,582 tests on Monday.
Another 1,477 people have recovered, taking the overall tally to 640,248.
Two patients have died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 1,900.
A total of 662,486 cases have been diagnosed in the UAE so far, out of which 20,338 are currently active.
#UAE announces 1,508 new #COVID19 cases, 1,477 recoveries and 2 deaths in last 24 hours #WamNews pic.twitter.com/E58rVkK8Us
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) July 19, 2021
Flydubai suspends departing flights from Dubai
Due to severe weather conditions, all flydubai flights scheduled for departure from Dubai on April 16 have been cancelled until 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 17.
Dubai confirms remote learning extension
Private schools in Dubai have been instructed to continue distance learning on Wednesday, April 17, due to the unstable weather conditions.
Weather forces DXB to divert arriving flights
Operations continue to be significantly disrupted at Dubai International (DXB) airport due to heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday, April 16.
Abu Dhabi extends remote study, work measures
Due to adverse weather conditions, remote learning and work measures have been extended for schools and government entities in the emirate of Abu Dhabi until Wednesday, April 17.
Dubai Metro announces further disruptions due to weather
The Dubai Metro's Red Line service has been disrupted between UAE Exchange and Dubai Internet City stations, due to unstable weather conditions.
NCM issues updated weather advisory
A further wave of thunder, lightning, heavy rain and hail will sweep across the UAE on Tuesday afternoon, continuing until Wednesday morning, according to the latest update (Tuesday 1300) by the National Centre of Meteorology.
UAE appoints new Permanent Representative to UN
Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab, the UAE's newly-appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
All GEMS schools to extend distance learning
Heavy rainfall has forced some private schools to extend distance learning for a further day.
Stay at home advisory issued as heavy rain hits UAE
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) urged residents to stay at home and follow all safety guidelines as heavy rain left several parts of the UAE inundated.
Dubai airports cancels, diverts flights due to heavy rain
Heavy rain affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) on Tuesday morning, leading to the cancellation of nine outbound and eight inbound flights and the diversion of three flights to nearby airports.
Weather disrupts Dubai Tram service, major roads
Services on the Dubai Tram have been disrupted between stations 1 and 8, following heavy rains.
Dubai Metro services face disruption on Red Line
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the disruption of services at the ONPASSIVE station on the Red Line.
Unstable weather leads to flight delays at DXB
Travellers have reported delays of up to an hour at Dubai International Airport (DXB) due to unstable weather conditions in the UAE.
Remote work declared for Dubai schools, government entities
Tuesday, April 16 will be a remote working day for all Dubai Government entities and private schools in the emirate due to the adverse weather forecast across the country.
More UAE schools activate distance learning
All schools in Abu Dhabi will switch to distance learning on Tuesday, April 16 due to fluctuating weather conditions, while Abu Dhabi government entities will adopt remote work measures.
Dubai airport, airlines issue weather advisory
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued an advisory ahead of unstable weather conditions that are expected across the UAE over the next two days.
Abu Dhabi Police affirm readiness for adverse weather conditions
Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to take extra caution on the roads as heavy rain lashed across parts of the country, leaving many areas inundated.
Remote work announced for federal government staff
Employees of federal government entities in the UAE have been allowed to work remotely on Tuesday, April 16, due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
Remote work declared for Ajman schools, government employees
Authorities in Ajman have activated remote working for all government employees and private schools on Tuesday due to the adverse weather conditions across the country.
Remote learning declared for all public schools
All government schools in the UAE will adopt distance learning measurs for two days due to adverse weather conditions.
Due to severe weather conditions, all flydubai flights scheduled for departure from Dubai on April 16 have been cancelled until 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 17.
Private schools in Dubai have been instructed to continue distance learning on Wednesday, April 17, due to the unstable weather conditions.
Operations continue to be significantly disrupted at Dubai International (DXB) airport due to heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday, April 16.
