Author: Emirates Insight
December’s losses were spread across 26 incidents, showing fewer large-scale breaches rather than a total absence of attacks. Blockchain security firm Peckshield has shared that December 2025 closed with a surprising decrease in crypto exploit losses. On-chain data shows the figures fell by 60% compared with those recorded in November. $76 Million Lost Across 26 Incidents According to the Peckshield report revealed via X, hacks and cybersecurity exploits in the crypto sector dropped in December 2025, with only $76.2 million stolen across 26 major incidents. This figure represents a 60% decrease from November’s $194.2 million. The largest single hack…
Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition. Here is the full list of the logistics, manufacturing, and materials Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition. Logistics GigU What it…
Julie Yukari, a musician based in Rio de Janeiro, posted a photo taken by her fiancé to the social media site X just before midnight on New Year’s Eve showing her in a red dress snuggling in bed with her black cat, Nori. The next day, somewhere among the hundreds of likes attached to the picture, she saw notifications that users were asking Grok, X’s built-in artificial intelligence chatbot, to digitally strip her down to a bikini. The 31-year-old did not think much of it, saying she figured there was no way the bot would comply with such requests. She…
Big legal change coming in! The UAE has officially lowered the age of legal adulthood to 18, and the new civil law is set to have significant impact on residents across the country Previously, anyone under 21 Hijri years was generally considered a minor for many legal matters, often requiring a guardian’s consent or court involvement. Under the new decree issued on Thursday, the age of majority has been reduced to 18 Gregorian years, changing how civil transactions will be regulated nationwide. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! The UAE Government has issued a Federal…
DOGE is the top performer from the larger-cap alts today. Bitcoin’s price rally that started on Friday morning drove it to a multi-week peak of $91,000, where the asset was rejected and driven south, especially since the latest geopolitical development between the US and Venezuela. Many altcoins have performed a lot better on a daily scale, including some of the meme coin reps, such as DOGE and PEPE. BTC to Face More Volatility? After being one of the few global assets to end 2025 in the red, bitcoin’s price finally started to show some revival signs on January 2.…
They are one of the world’s biggest bands with hundreds of millions of records sold and a fan base across the globe, and, for one night only, Maroon 5 took to the stage at Atlantis, The Palm’s iconic New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Ringing in 2026 in unforgettable style, the renowned band captivated guests with their most celebrated hits on the biggest night of the year. Famed for their high-energy performances and record-breaking singles, Maroon 5 had the crowd on their feet as they delivered hits including “One More Night”, “Sugar”, “Animals” and “Moves Like Jagger”, among many others. Frontman…
Spartan Middle East has confirmed it will return to Dubai Parks and Resorts for a full day of obstacle course racing on January 24, 2026, following the strong response to the inaugural Spartan Trifecta Weekend held at the venue earlier this year, which attracted more than 6,000 participants and spectators. The January race – held in close co-operation with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) – will once again see Dubai Parks and Resorts transformed into a large-scale race setting, welcoming athletes, weekend racers, families and teams for a day of competition and community-driven activity. Racers will be able to choose…
No company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT over three years ago — and the many competitive generative AI services that have launched since. Its stock price has soared, making it a $4.6 trillion market cap company. The world’s leading high-performance GPU maker has used its ballooning fortunes to significantly increase investments in startups, particularly in AI. Nvidia has participated in nearly 67 venture capital deals in 2025, surpassing the 54 deals the company completed in all of 2024, according to PitchBook data. Note…
Global Village, the region’s leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, shopping, dining, and attractions, welcomed 2026 with an unforgettable night of celebrations, lighting up the skies with seven spectacular fireworks and dazzling drone shows marking New Year moments across seven countries. Alongside, the Main Stage set the rhythm for the night with an energetic live DJ performance, while roaming entertainment brought every corner of the park to life. Guests ended their last night of 2025 with extended hoursby experiencing the richness of more than 90 explored across 30 cultural pavilions, enjoyed shopping from over 3,500 shopping outlets, and savoured flavours…
Saudi Arabia has entered the global race for large-scale digital infrastructure with the launch of the Hexagon Data Centre in Riyadh, described as the world’s largest government data centre and classified as Tier IV, the highest international standard for reliability. The Hexagon Data Centre aims to deploy advanced technologies to support the Kingdom’s developmental sectors at a time when data has become a primary driver of modern economic and social transformation. The initiative aligns with the national strategy led by Saudi Data and AI Authority and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia at the forefront of countries…