The UAE reported 231 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, taking its overall tally to 896,372.
Another 217 people overcame the virus as the recovery tally climbed to 878,658.
No deaths have been recorded since March 7, with the toll remaining at 2,302.
The latest cases were identified as a result of an additional 292,567 PCR tests.
More than 153.5 million tests have been carried out to date.
Mass testing of the public and a comprehensive vaccination campaign have been central to the country's pandemic recovery strategy.
More than 24.6 million vaccine doses have been administered so far, with about 98 per cent of the eligible population now double vaccinated.
Daily case numbers have declined significantly during the course of the year, having topped 3,000 in January.
Authorities have moved to ease some Covid-19 restrictions as part of a gradual return to normality.
The changes include face masks no longer being mandated when outdoors, the removal of border controls on entry to Abu Dhabi from other emirates and a decision to allow unvaccinated Emiratis to travel overseas.
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Tips on buying property during a pandemic
Islay Robinson, group chief executive of mortgage broker Enness Global, offers his advice on buying property in today's market.
While many have been quick to call a market collapse, this simply isn’t what we’re seeing on the ground. Many pockets of the global property market, including London and the UAE, continue to be compelling locations to invest in real estate.
While an air of uncertainty remains, the outlook is far better than anyone could have predicted. However, it is still important to consider the wider threat posed by Covid-19 when buying bricks and mortar.
Anything with outside space, gardens and private entrances is a must and these property features will see your investment keep its value should the pandemic drag on. In contrast, flats and particularly high-rise developments are falling in popularity and investors should avoid them at all costs.
Attractive investment property can be hard to find amid strong demand and heightened buyer activity. When you do find one, be prepared to move hard and fast to secure it. If you have your finances in order, this shouldn’t be an issue.
Lenders continue to lend and rates remain at an all-time low, so utilise this. There is no point in tying up cash when you can keep this liquidity to maximise other opportunities.
Keep your head and, as always when investing, take the long-term view. External factors such as coronavirus or Brexit will present challenges in the short-term, but the long-term outlook remains strong.
Finally, keep an eye on your currency. Whenever currency fluctuations favour foreign buyers, you can bet that demand will increase, as they act to secure what is essentially a discounted property.
What can you do?
Document everything immediately; including dates, times, locations and witnesses
Seek professional advice from a legal expert
You can report an incident to HR or an immediate supervisor
You can use the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s dedicated hotline
In criminal cases, you can contact the police for additional support
