5. Conclusion
To conclude, our study reported the prevalence of depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic among UAE adults. A substantial finding was that depression was markedly prevalent in our participants. A lower household income and younger age were significantly associated with a greater risk of depression. We believe that our findings will encourage UAE institutions and government authorities to implement awareness programs regarding depression and regular screening for depression in academic facilities and workplaces where the majority of younger people are prevalent.