Crypto and Forex
UAE Opens Door for Swiss Blockchain Firms Amid Growing Crypto Ecosystem
By EI Virtual Editor • 3 min read
• 30 Jun 2026
The new visa‑on‑arrival scheme for Filipino nationals streamlines entry for skilled and service‑sector staff, promising to boost labour supply, increase remittance flows and support the UAE’s tourism and hospitality recovery.
Etihad Rail is set to roll out its first passenger trains on June 30, linking key Emirati cities and offering a new mobility option that could reshape travel patterns and stimulate economic activity across the UAE.
A new wave of refer and earn programs is paying creators in USDT instead of bank transfers, with commissions of up to 20% on every sale made through their affiliate link. ShareHub.biz is one of the clearest examples of how the structure works in practice.
Z.ai’s open‑weight GLM‑5.2 model is reported to perform on par with Mythos in targeted bug‑finding tasks, prompting UAE security vendors and enterprise IT teams to reassess the emerging AI‑driven threat‑detection landscape.
Despite lower oil and gas costs, analysts warn that fragile economies, high debt and inflationary pressures keep the threat of social instability alive across many emerging markets, with investors bracing for heightened volatility.
The Emirates has unveiled a countrywide passenger rail system designed to cut road congestion, lower emissions and link major urban centres. The project promises new jobs, regional connectivity and a greener logistics backbone.
Rising climate pressures are prompting the UAE to expand humanitarian programmes, invest in resilient infrastructure and partner with international agencies to aid migrants displaced by extreme weather and long‑term environmental change.
Masdar City’s decade‑long sustainability roadmap demonstrates that proactive climate‑smart design, renewable energy integration and smart‑city tech can turn a desert project into a global benchmark for future‑ready urban development.
Supply chain interruptions in the Gulf have prompted UAE policymakers and industry leaders to revisit the nation’s hydrogen strategy, weighing new partnerships, local production capacity and the timeline for commercial projects.