The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has overcome the coronavirus crisis and life is returning to normal, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said in a video published by the Emirates News Agency, WAM.

“We overcame the COVID-19 crisis and learned many lessons from the experience. As life in the UAE begins to return to normal, we give thanks to God,” the Crown Prince said.

The number of coronavirus cases in the UAE has been decreasing since early August.

Earlier, the UAE eased many COVID-19 restrictions, such as wearing face masks in certain areas.

Additionally, Abu Dhabi announced new rules for procedures implemented in schools to return to normal life based on vaccination rates.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the UAE has confirmed 737,073 cases and 2,104 deaths.