Abu Dhabi is leveraging the influence of celebrities, ranging from actors and comedians to athletes and writers, to enhance its global standing. The UAE's capital has become a magnet for entrepreneurs worldwide, who are investing and expanding their ventures in the emirate.

PFL Middle East, the regional arm of the Professional Fighters League, is poised to become a billion-dollar enterprise within the next ten years, according to its founder.

Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, winning the bid over competitors Busan in South Korea and Rome in Italy.