Author: Emirates Insight
The Etihad Rail passenger service has completed a successful pre-launch test journey from Dubai to Fujairah, bringing the UAE one step closer to launching its first intercity passenger rail network in 2026. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, joined Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and a senior delegation of officials for the milestone trip, which covered the first phase of the route from Al Qudra in Dubai to Fujairah. Once operational, the service will connect 11 cities across the UAE, from Al Sila in the west to Fujairah on the east coast, marking a…
Fans stepped into The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball at IMG Worlds of Adventure this past Sunday, where Cartoon Network brought the beloved animated series to life in partnership with IMG Worlds of Adventure for an exclusive Season 7 launch celebration. The vibrant activation was joined by some of the region’s favorite mommy influencers and their kids—including Renad Fathi,Suzan Al Sadi, Sara Yosif, Jihan Siwar, and many more who enjoyed a fun-filled day of immersive activities and sneak peeks of the brand-new season. Guests were treated to a special preview screening of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Season 7, followed by an array of exciting Gumball-themed…
Dubai global technology showcase, GITEX GLOBAL, will move to Expo City Dubai in 2026. The move comes under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. The change in location also includes Expand North Star, marks a new chapter for the region’s largest international technology event. Gitex Global 2026 at Expo City Dubai The 2026 edition will…
Tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2026 will go on sale at midday tomorrow, with organisers serving up a special offer for the most eager tennis fans. For a limited time only, spectators can enjoy an early bird offer of a 20 per cent discount on tickets for the first three days of the tournament, enabling fans to watch many of the world’s top 20 female players for as little as Dh52 per day. The emirate’s oldest and most popular professional tennis event, which incorporates a week of WTA 1000 women’s tennis followed by a week of ATP…
Market observer says despite the recent pullback, Bitcoin’s next cycle could hit $400,000, citing a recurring 3-month chart pattern. Bitcoin’s recent retreat from a record-breaking $126,200, per CoinMarketCap, hasn’t shaken bullish analysts, with one predicting the next peak could go as high as $400,000. The flagship cryptocurrency briefly hit a new all-time high on October 6 before dipping below $124,000, but market sentiment remains upbeat as traders brace for what could be another explosive cycle. The Case for a Historic Breakout According to market watcher EGRAG CRYPTO, Bitcoin is forming a clear channel on its three-month chart, a pattern that…
Improving our brain health takes a village. It’s a community of researchers, clinicians, leaders, founders, and funders working together to turn possibility into impact. Some of Australia’s braintech has already made global waves – think Saluda and Synchron – both born from collaboration. It makes sense that some of the most ambitious innovators inevitably have to look overseas for funding and opportunities. Our village needs to stay connected to the world while encouraging Australian innovators to thrive on a global stage. The challenge of brain health calls for radical collaboration. It is only when we cross the road, yell over the back fence, and venture…
Backlinks remain one of the most powerful ranking factors. No matter how much Google’s algorithm evolves, backlinks, links from other websites that point to yours continue to serve as a digital vote of confidence. They not only help your pages rank higher but also enhance your site’s authority, trust, and visibility. Search engines see backlinks as endorsements. When a credible website links to your content, it signals that your information is valuable and trustworthy. The more quality backlinks you earn, the higher your site’s domain authority becomes, improving your chances of appearing on the first page of search results. However,…
The payout adds to AED86bn ($23bn) already distributed since ADNOC’s first IPO in 2017, underscoring its continued commitment to shareholder returns and long-term value creation. The six listed companies together represent more than AED550bn ($150bn) in market capitalisation and account for nearly 40 per cent of annual dividends paid on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). ADNOC company dividends The announcement was made during ADNOC’s inaugural Investor Majlis in Abu Dhabi, where the company confirmed that ADNOC Distribution, ADNOC Gas, and ADNOC Logistics and Services (L&S) will begin paying quarterly dividends, joining ADNOC Drilling, which already operates on a quarterly…
Dubai Cares, a UAE-based global philanthropic organization, has announced the return of its annual culinary fundraising campaign, Taste of Giving. Beginning from World Food Day on October 16 to November 16, 2025, the initiative will once again unite the UAE’s F&B sector and the wider community in a collective mission to provide nutritious school meals for vulnerable children around the world. The campaign brings together a wide range of the UAE’s most popular restaurants, cafés and consumer food brands, each pledging to donate a portion of their proceeds to Dubai Cares’ school feeding programs. Diners across the country are invited to…
Gold’s climb past $4,000 has Schiff declaring Bitcoin’s rally a “bear market bounce” that could be poised for reversal. Peter Schiff, a long-time critic of Bitcoin (BTC) and advocate for gold, has predicted that the cryptocurrency will crash. This comes as the precious metal achieves new highs, with its price soaring past the $4,000 mark. Schiff Says Gold Could Rug BTC The economist said on X that Wall Street’s enthusiasm for crypto had climbed to unsustainable levels. He suggested that with sentiment becoming excessively bullish, digital assets might find it hard to push higher. “It’s very likely that Bitcoin…