The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 generated close to AED 1 billion.
That's according to PwC Middle East, which revealed that the 10-day event made a positive economic contribution to the country.
The games, which were held in the UAE in March, brought together athletes with mental and physical disabilities from around the world.
The report also revealed that nearly 8,000 jobs were created for the event.
Parkin to manage smart parking at select Spinneys, Waitrose stores
Parkin has signed an agreement to manage parking facilities at six Spinneys and Waitrose supermarkets across the city, as part of efforts to ease congestion and improve access at busy retail locations.
Meraas unveils expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), transforming it into one of Dubai’s most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods.
UAE takes over presidency of MENA financial action task force
The UAE has taken over the presidency of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) for 2026, represented by Hamid Saif AlZaabi.
Dubai ranked world’s third most startup-friendly city in new global index
Dubai has been named the third most startup-friendly city in the world, according to a new global index that measures how well cities support entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses.
OPEC+ keeps oil output steady following steep price drop in 2025
OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged on Sunday, after oil prices fell more than 18 per cent in 2025, their steepest yearly drop since 2020, amid growing oversupply concerns.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, stretching seven kilometres between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road.
The UAE Government has approved a comprehensive package of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening agricultural and veterinary quarantine systems, protecting new plant varieties, and regulating the international trade in endangered animals and plants.
Dubai Police have praised the exceptional contribution of volunteers who supported crowd management and organisation during the New Year’s Eve celebrations, describing their efforts as vital to the safe and smooth running of one of the city’s largest annual events.
