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.
UAE in 'state of defence' after Iranian missile and drone attacks, says MoFA
The United Arab Emirates is in a state of defence following the “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
UAE responds to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with two updates posted on its official channels on Monday morning.
Fire contained in Fujairah after air defence interception
A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
UAE President assesses defence capabilities, operational readiness
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Ministry of Defence to review the latest developments in defence and military affairs.
The United Arab Emirates is in a state of defence following the “brutal and unprovoked Iranian aggression”, after more than 1,400 ballistic missiles and drones were launched towards the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Sunday.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with two updates posted on its official channels on Monday morning.
A fire in Fujairah, sparked by falling shrapnel after successful air defence interceptions, has been contained.
