Author: Emirates Insight

The Victorian government will wind down startup support agency LaunchVic and rework technology investment fund Breakthrough Victoria as part of broader public sector reforms set to save the state $4 billion. The decision has rattled the state’s startup sector, and spells an uncertain future for state-backed accelerators, grants, and investment funds tailored to local talent. Months after commissioning former Premier and Cabinet secretary and Allianz Australia deputy MD Helen Silver to find inefficiencies and potential cost savings in the public sector, the  government tabled her final report, and its response, on Thursday. The Silver review found significant cost-cutting opportunities, focused…

Creators HQ; the first content creator hub in the UAE and the Middle East and part of Visioneers, and the global social media platform X, have launched X Creators Lab, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering content creators, from talented beginners to world-class professionals, to produce impactful, high-value global content. The X Creators Lab offers curated educational sessions, specialised workshops, and exclusive high-quality content, solidifying the UAE’s position as a global hub for the creative economy, content creation, and digital media, while encouraging creators in the region to produce meaningful, global content on X. The launch of the X Creators…

dnata Travel Group brands across the GCC have won ten accolades at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2025. Representatives from its dnata Travel, Arabian Adventures, dnata Travel Management, and dnata Representation Services brands headquartered in Dubai celebrated the wins at dnata Travel’s newly rebranded flagship store on Sheikh Zayed Road. The dnata Travel Group represents the travel division of dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider. Its UAE-based travel agency dnata Travel continues to grow its GCC footprint, recognised by the prestigious industry awards as Dubai’s Leading Travel Agency 2025 and Saudi Arabia’s Leading Travel Agency 2025, for a second year in a row.…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an integrated project to upgrade Al Wasl Road. The development spans 15 km, from the intersection with Umm Suqeim Street to the junction with 2nd December Street. It includes the upgrade of six intersections, comprising enhancements to one junction and the construction of five tunnels totalling 3,850m. The street will be widened from two to three lanes in each direction. The project is expected to reduce travel times along Al Wasl Road by 50% and increase capacity from 8,000 to 12,000 vehicles per hour in both directions. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General,…

Cyber Gear is one of the first local companies to receive the Dubai AI Seal in recognition of its development prowess for AI Agents and AI-Powered industry solutions. This government-issued recognition positions Cyber Gear among a select group of trusted AI providers actively shaping the future of Dubai’s digital economy. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “What used to take 3 months with a team working on a given job will now take 60 minutes.AI agents are no longer experimental tools. They are becoming core productivity engines across industries. Their ROI is proving significantly higher than traditional automation…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum is showing notable relative strength as it reclaims the $3,150 level and attempts to push higher, signaling early signs of recovery after weeks dominated by heavy selling pressure, fear, and uncertainty. The broader market rebound has helped restore confidence, but ETH’s ability to outperform key altcoins highlights growing demand and improved sentiment around the asset. Adding to the renewed optimism, fresh on-chain data from Lookonchain reveals a significant move from one of the market’s most recognized whales. During the rebound, whale 0xdECF deposited another 5,000 ETH—worth…

On season one of Build Mode: Product, Meet Market, we explore what it really takes to get your product into the hands of customers. We’ve talked a lot about product-market fit, but this week we take a step back to something just as essential and far less discussed: founder-market fit.  Investors love to ask, “What’s your competitive advantage?” Usually they’re talking about moats, IP, and defensibility. But before you ever write a line of code, you already have assets: your background, your experiences, your reputation, your network. Most founders simply forget to treat those as strategic tools.  As the saying…

Dubai is set to host the OCEANMAN World Final Championship from 5 to 7 December, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council, at Kite Beach, where more than 2,800 swimmers from 93 nationalities will compete across men’s, women’s, and children’s categories. The field includes Olympic champions and more than 1,200 national champions from around the world, with 80 percent of participants arriving from outside the UAE specifically to take part in the event. Details of the championship were announced during a press conference held at the Dubai Sports Council headquarters. Speakers included Issa Sharif, Director of the Sports Events Department at the Dubai Sports Council. Fermín Egido, Chairman of the Organizing Committee.…

Justlife, the Middle East’s leading super-app for at home services, has surpassed 10 million bookings, marking a major milestone in its growth journey. This achievement highlights the brand’s strong business momentum and its expanding contribution to the UAE’s digital services economy. Over the past year, Justlife has doubled its healthcare revenue while sustaining 55% year-on-year growth across its core verticals of cleaning, beauty, and home repairs. The platform’s customer loyalty remains exceptional, with returning users contributing over 75% of 2025 revenue, a reflection of Justlife’s focus on reliability, retention, and real impact in everyday life. Justlife’s success is built on…

Dubai has officially announced its membership in the Global Resilient Cities Network, which brings together leading cities from around the world committed to enhancing urban resilience and sustainable development. The membership reaffirms Dubai’s stature as a global model for crisis and risk management, and its commitment to adopting best-in-class practices that enable cities to anticipate, withstand, and adapt to future challenges. On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supreme Committee of Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management in Dubai, said that being part of the prestigious global network represents a new strategic…