Miscellaneous

FIFA pledges to invest over $2 billion in football development

Latest pledge brings overall investments since Infantino's election in 2016 to $5 billion

Residents of this Dubai community to receive sub-30 minute robotic deliveries

They will navigate sidewalks safely and independently, finding charging stations as needed, eliminating human intervention

10 largest countries in the world by land area

Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning across northern Asia and Eastern Europe

UAE Emirates ID fines: How to apply for exemption?

There are certain circumstances when an individual may be exempt from paying Emirates ID fines

Sports goods trade rises threefold to $64 billion in last 30 years: Report

In 2022, China accounted for a remarkable 43 percent of global sports goods exports

UAE labour law: All you need to know

UAE labour law regulates labour relations and determines the rights and obligations of the employees and employers

Abu Dhabi launches agriculture and food security data platform

Platform monitors local, regional and global food security conditions through comprehensive a dashboard

Dubai consolidates position as global business events hub, winning 175 bids in H1 2024

This marks a 24 percent increase compared to the same period last year

Dubai to host Games of the Future in 2025

The UAE was last month selected as the host for the games at a ceremony in Istanbul

UAE announces $216.31 million in pension payments for July 2024, benefiting 48,199 pensioners

This marks an increase compared to July 2023, when AED711,323,785.25 was allocated to 46,835 recipients

UAE residence visa for family members: A complete guide

Employees who make a minimum income of AED4,000 or AED3,000 plus accommodation can sponsor their families

10 largest stadiums in the world by capacity in 2024

The atmosphere of a game is greatly influenced by the vibe which people get while watching a match in a stadium

UAE passport ranked among world’s most powerful, climbs up 53 places on index

The UAE passport ranks 9th on the list with a visa-free score of 185

Microsoft reports CrowdStrike software update affected 8.5 million Windows devices

The broad economic and societal impacts reflect the use of CrowdStrike by enterprises running critical services, Microsoft said

South Africa tops wealth inequality list 2024

South Africa scores 82 out of 100 on the inequality index, where 0 indicates total equality and 100 indicates absolute inequality

Biggest oil and gas companies in the world by market cap in 2024

The global oil and gas industry is likely to touch $8,917.40 billion by 2031

Microsoft outage: What is CrowdStrike Falcon and what does it do?

The Falcon Sensor is a key component of CrowdStrike’s endpoint protection platform

Widespread Microsoft outage cripples airports, businesses after CrowdStrike glitch

The issue appears to be related to software from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike

Top 10 happiest countries in the world in 2024

A poll was conducted in 146 countries, asking people to rate their quality of life

UAE President announces July 18 as Union Pledge Day

The declaration of the Union and UAE Constitution were signed on this day

Next UAE public holiday is less than two months away

UAE residents are likely to get at least one more long weekend this year

ADFD launches new corporate identity on 53rd anniversary

New identity reflects fund's ambitious strategic direction to support sustainable development

ADNOC, Mubadala collaborate to cultivate Emirati talent for UAE’s sustainable future

The move aims to develop Emirati talent for crucial sectors through advanced training

Most populated cities in the world in 2024

The current world population of 7.6 billion is expected to reach 8.6 billion in 2030