Author: Emirates Insight
A new law signed by President Berdimuhamedov allows crypto activity, but strict internet controls and payment bans remain firmly in place. Turkmenistan has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading, in a significant policy transformation for one of the world’s most isolated countries with a little over 7 million people. The new law was signed on Thursday by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. New Legislation According to the report by Associated Press, the law places virtual assets under civil law and introduces a licensing framework for cryptocurrency exchanges overseen by the central bank. However, digital assets will not be recognized as a…
This winter, young explorers are invited to spend their extended school holidays connecting with nature, learning about wildlife, and understanding the importance of conservation in hands-on engaging environment. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s camp embraces the theme ‘Guardians of the Wild’, bringing both fun and purposeful learning. Through animal care demonstrations, sustainability workshops, interactive sessions with keepers, and mini conservation projects, participants will enjoy hands-on experiences that inspire new skills, empathy and critical thinking. Each day will be packed with unique experiences crafted to educate young minds about wildlife, conservation and sustainability. The children will enter…
Three-year-old startup Mercor has become a $10 billion middleman in AI’s data gold rush. The company connects AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic with former employees of Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and white-shoe law firms, paying them up to $200 an hour to share their industry expertise and train the AI models that could eventually automate their former employers out of business. Today we’re bringing you a conversation with CEO Brendan Foody from this year’s Disrupt, where he explained why AI labs need high-skilled contractors instead of crowdsourced labor, how Scale AI’s troubles accelerated Mercor’s rise, and why he thinks the entire economy will converge on training AI agents. Listen to the full…
The new creations — Honey I’m Comb and Jam or Go Nuts — launched as part of FIX’s latest pop-up in collaboration with Careem, blend childhood-inspired flavours with the brand’s signature approach to texture-led chocolate innovation. Jam or Go Nuts: Reimagines the peanut butter and jam sandwiches, with crunchy peanut butter, a jam-filled centre and FIX’s signature blondie chocolate finish Honey I’m Comb: Pairs silky mousse with a caramelised honeycomb snap for contrast and texture The new bars debuted at FIX’s pop-up at the Museum of the Future, running from January 2 to January 11. Sarah Hamouda, Co-Founder of FIX…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been granted a UAE patent for a Feeder Input-Output Simulator for Substation Automation Applications. This achievement reflects its commitment to adopting advanced engineering solutions to elevate electricity transmission system performance, boost efficiency and reduce operational costs. The innovation, now in active use within DEWA’s Power Transmission Division, serves as a pivotal tool for the safe and precise testing of complex automation systems. It reinforces grid reliability and supports digital and smart transformation in the energy sector. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “This technology reflects the wise leadership’s vision…
Ethereum logged nine losing months in 2025, matching the depth of the 2018 bear market in terms of persistence. Ethereum (ETH) has recorded its worst year for price performance since the depths of the 2018 bear market, posting monthly losses in nine out of twelve months in 2025. The extended decline is leading some market observers to question the endurance of crypto’s traditional four-year boom and bust cycle, even as underlying network activity tells a different story. A Year of Persistent Declines Data from CoinGlass shared by market commentator Ted Pillows shows that in 2025, ETH fell in every…
Airports worldwide, especially in the Middle East, are investing heavily in acquiring new technologies as they expand their capacities and upgrade facilities to remain at the competitive edge of the industry. As the airports work their way to become multimodal mobility hubs, they are integrating digital platforms, hyper-personalizing passenger experiences, and adopting newer technologies for their processing and security systems, baggage handling systems, and flight information displays. They are increasingly utilizing AI-driven analytics, biometric identification, and IoT integration.The ever-rising air travel demand has prompted them to enhance their efficiency levels and make their systems scalable to handle rising passenger flows…
Superchat, the UAE born AI assistant developed by Superlab, today announced the launch of Shop Anything, a new feature that allows users to find, compare, and purchase products from any public online store directly through chat. The feature rolls out this month to beta users on WhatsApp, marking another milestone in the UAE’s growing shift toward life managed through conversation-driven AI. Shop Anything introduces a simple idea that feels instantly familiar to people in the UAE. You send a message and the assistant does the work. Whether you need a last-minute outfit for an event or your usual morning Karak,…
Over the summer break, Startup daily is republishing some of its most read and favourite stories from 2025. Today it’s about Canva’s profitabilty, published in September. It’s just shy of 20 years since US political satirist Stephen Colbert coined the term ‘truthiness’. He described it as “something that seems like truth – the truth we want to exist”. In corporate circles, there’s a fiscal truthiness where everyone’s wealthy and successful right up until the moment they lodge tax filings with the government. “Profitiness” allows company execs to tell investors they’re doing well and rolling in cash, while informing the tax…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13% compared to last year’s over 2.8 riders. This was delivered as part of an integrated traffic and operational plan that included the management and regulation of traffic movement and implementation of temporary road closures across the Emirate, in direct coordination with Dubai Event Security Committee, as well as relevant authorities and strategic partners. The results reflect the readiness and efficiency of the transport system and its ability to ensure smooth mobility and public safety, while reinforcing…