The UAE announced 623 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, taking its overall tally to 1,010,399.
A further 640 people recovered from the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing this total to 988,787.
No coronavirus-related deaths were recorded, with the toll remaining at 2,341.
The number of active cases fell slightly, to 19,271, as recoveries exceeded new infections for a third consecutive day.
The latest cases were identified as a result of 163,744 PCR tests.
More than 182 million tests have been carried out to date under a robust screening strategy aimed at limiting community transmission.
Daily case numbers have declined steadily in recent weeks and have remained below 1,000 since August 15.
Daily infections had surged earlier this summer, topping 1,800 on July 3.
Authorities have urged members of the public to remain committed to Covid-19 safety rules to help support the country's recovery from the pandemic.
Precautionary measures have eased in recent months in line with falling case numbers.
However, some rules remain in place to curb the spread of the virus, including wearing masks when in indoor public settings and following isolation protocols after a positive test.
A green pass status on the Al Hosn app — which is activated by a negative PCR test result — is still required to enter many public places in Abu Dhabi.
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Third Test, Day 2
New Zealand 274
Pakistan 139-3 (61 ov)
Pakistan trail by 135 runs with 7 wickets remaining in the innings
Changing visa rules
For decades the UAE has granted two and three year visas to foreign workers, tied to their current employer. Now that's changing.
Last year, the UAE cabinet also approved providing 10-year visas to foreigners with investments in the UAE of at least Dh10 million, if non-real estate assets account for at least 60 per cent of the total. Investors can bring their spouses and children into the country.
It also approved five-year residency to owners of UAE real estate worth at least 5 million dirhams.
The government also said that leading academics, medical doctors, scientists, engineers and star students would be eligible for similar long-term visas, without the need for financial investments in the country.
The first batch - 20 finalists for the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Distinction.- were awarded in January and more are expected to follow.
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What sanctions would be reimposed?
Under ‘snapback’, measures imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council in six resolutions would be restored, including:
- An arms embargo
- A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
- A ban on launches and other activities with ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missile technology transfer and technical assistance
- A targeted global asset freeze and travel ban on Iranian individuals and entities
- Authorisation for countries to inspect Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines cargoes for banned goods
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Creator: Mike White
Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell
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Children: She has one son, Casey, 28
Hometown: Pontefract, West Yorkshire in the UK
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UAE v Gibraltar
What: International friendly
When: 7pm kick off
Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City
Admission: Free
Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page
UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)
