UAE Reports 1,772 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,769 Recoveries

A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)
A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)
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UAE Reports 1,772 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,769 Recoveries

A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)
A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 1,772 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 525,567.

This came after it conducted 156,940 COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced 3 deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,596.

In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment, state news agency WAM reported.

MoHAP also announced the recovery of 1,769 individuals, bringing the total number of recoveries to 506,020.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal between Israel-Iran

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal between Israel-Iran

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Tuesday the ceasefire proposal between Israel-Iran forwarded by US President Donald Trump, praising the efforts aimed at de-escalation.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that it hopes all parties commit to de-escalation and refrain from using force in the coming period.

The Kingdom reiterated support for dialogue and diplomatic means to settle conflicts and regional disputes.

Trump’s announcement on Truth Social said the ceasefire beginning about midnight Washington time would bring an “Official END” to the war.