UAE records 1,216 new Covid-19 cases

The UAE recorded 1,216 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking its overall tally to 989,220.

Another 1,159 people recovered from the virus in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 968,209.

No coronavirus-related deaths were reported, with the toll remaining at 2,334.

The latest infections were detected as a result of an additional 238,015 PCR tests.

Nearly 177 million tests have been conducted in the UAE since the start of the pandemic.

Daily figures have declined steadily this month after a surge in infections in June.

Case numbers topped 1,800 on July 3 — having dropped below 200 in early May — but have now remained under 1,500 for more than two weeks.

Authorities have urged the public to remain committed to key safety measures, such as isolating after a positive test and wearing masks when mandated, to help support the country's Covid-19 recovery strategy.

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Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

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England: 277 & 19-0

West Indies: 154

The specs: Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Price, base: Dh1 million (estimate)

Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12

Transmission: Eight-speed automatic

Power: 563hp @ 5,000rpm

Torque: 850Nm @ 1,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 15L / 100km

Meydan Racecourse racecard:

6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes Listed (PA) | Dh175,000 | 1,900m

7.05pm: Maiden for 2-year-old fillies (TB) | Dh165,000 | 1,400m

7.40pm: The Dubai Creek Mile Listed (TB) | Dh265,000 | 1,600m

8.15pm: Maiden for 2-year-old colts (TB) | Dh165,000 | 1,600m

8.50pm: The Entisar Listed (TB) | Dh265,000 | 2,000m

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) | Dh190,000 | 1,200m

10pm: Handicap (TB) | Dh190,000 | 1,600m.

Hydrogen: Market potential

Hydrogen has an estimated $11 trillion market potential, according to Bank of America Securities and is expected to generate $2.5tn in direct revenues and $11tn of indirect infrastructure by 2050 as its production increases six-fold.

"We believe we are reaching the point of harnessing the element that comprises 90 per cent of the universe, effectively and economically,” the bank said in a recent report.

Falling costs of renewable energy and electrolysers used in green hydrogen production is one of the main catalysts for the increasingly bullish sentiment over the element.

The cost of electrolysers used in green hydrogen production has halved over the last five years and will fall to 60 to 90 per cent by the end of the decade, acceding to Haim Israel, equity strategist at Merrill Lynch. A global focus on decarbonisation and sustainability is also a big driver in its development.