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.
Sharjah Ruler approves 2026 general budget of AED 44.5 billion
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the emirate’s general budget for 2026, with total spending set at around AED 44.5 billion.
Andre Agassi to headline 11th Dubai International Project Management Forum
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will bring together an elite line-up of local and international speakers, including ministers, heads of authorities and institutions, and senior executives from leading global companies.
Disney+ joins 1 Billion Followers Summit as strategic partner
The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest global event dedicated to the content creation economy, has announced Disney+, the streaming service of The Walt Disney Company, has joined as a Strategic Partner for its fourth summit.
China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
China's foreign ministry has announced sanctions targeting 10 individuals and 20 US defence firms, including Boeing's St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.
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