It is the efforts of the visionary leadership of the UAE that a robust vaccination campaign was implemented in the country with the aim of curbing the spread of COVID-19. Furthermore, public’s commitment to safety rules enhanced the national efforts and the COVID-19 situation is under control in the UAE.

On Sunday, the UAE reported 94 cases of COVID-19, while it was 84 on Saturday and 88 on Friday. Most residents are witnessing a return to normalcy in the UAE with exception to international travel.

Speaking with the media, Dr Ben Lebig Jr, a Filipino expat who has been living in Dubai for the past 16 years, expressed his happiness to be returning to the old normal.

"Just the other day, my friends and I were discussing that probably in a month or two, it will be time for us to remove our masks completely. I hope the numbers continue to go down like this,” he added.

He hailed the exceptional efforts taken by the UAE authorities and leadership in curbing the spread of COVID-19. He further congratulated the UAE government for leading the way globally and achieving success in fight against COVID-19.

French expat Chloé Monet said she is proud to be a resident of the UAE which has effectively and efficiently handled the pandemic crisis.

From providing world-class medical facilities to nationwide mass testing drive, the UAE's management of COVID-19 pandemic as well as rapid distribution of vaccines for free of cost has set an extraordinary example for countries across the world, she added.

Indian expat Arijit Nandi, who has been in the UAE since 2007, said that the COVID-19 situation looks optimistic with the number of cases going down below 100 consecutively.

"I am grateful to the UAE Government for all their efforts and for managing the crisis so well," he said.

Egyptian expat Mina Kiwan stated that she is feeling safer and more comfortable in going out as the number of cases have gone down significantly. She further urged community members to ensure compliance with safety measures to support national efforts against COVID-19.

“As a UAE resident, I am fully confident of following the country’s leaders’ directions. Taking off masks is something we are all looking forward to. However, we should keep it on in crowded areas as the safety of the community, especially the elderly, should remain a priority,” Kiwan said.

Malaysian expat Adilatul expressed joy in seeing things getting much better in the UAE. As people are more comfortable and happier to go out, it looks promising that the UAE is Covid-free, he added.