Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted a 10 year Golden Visa by the UAE.
The Juventus striker will be joined by six other sportsmen who will also receive the long term visa.
The move is a part of Dubai Sport Council's initiative to connect international players from all over the world and encourage them to live and invest in the emirates.
Last year, the UAE Cabinet granted the long term visas to scientists and entrepreneurs based on their contribution and influence to society.
IAEA monitors developments at UAE's Barakah Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, has stated that it is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi following the drone attack on Sunday.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Journey towards UAE Government 4.0 has begun
The UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.
UAE, UK ministers discuss strategic ties and regional developments
The UAE and the UK have held high-level talks focusing on regional security and recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the Emirates.
UAE scraps 15-day grace period for payment delays for private sector
Starting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.
UN Chief 'deeply alarmed' by drone attacks on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of drones targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.
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