Facebook's record fine has been approved by US regulators.
The social media platform was told to pay USD$ 5 billion (AED 18.2 billion) to settle an investigation into data privacy violations.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved the historic fine in a 3-2 vote.
The FTC has been looking into allegations that consultanc0y firm Cambridge Analytica illegally obtained the data of close to 90 million Facebook users.
Dubai’s new business support measures set to boost resilience, growth
Officials overseeing Dubai’s tourism and key economic sectors have said that the business support measures announced earlier this week will bolster resilience, help companies navigate short-term challenges and support sustained growth.
Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100 per cent tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the US unless manufacturers agree to government drug pricing deals or commit to making their products domestically.
Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp
Wall Street ended sharply higher on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fuelled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.
US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO
The World Trade Organisation will play only a limited role in global trade policy after a failed ministerial meeting in Cameroon, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday, vowing to seek alternative arrangements with like-minded countries.
Dubai South awards AED 2 billion contract for development of 'Hayat' project
Dubai South Properties has awarded a AED 2 billion contract for the development of multiple phases of the 'Hayat' project, a luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet.
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at Habshan gas facilities on Friday due to fallen debris from a successful interception, with the facility suspending its operations.
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to an incident involving fallen debris from a successful interception at its Ajban area on Friday.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Friday that its air defence systems are responding to a new wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.
