Author: Emirates Insight
Interpol’s updated crime data reveals increasingly sophisticated crypto scam networks overlapping with drug, firearms, and wildlife trafficking markets worldwide. International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has formally designated crypto-enabled fraud as a global criminal threat, following the adoption of a new resolution at its General Assembly, which aims to tackle the rapid expansion of transnational scam centres implicated in large-scale fraud, human trafficking, and severe abuse. According to the organization, these criminal hubs often lure victims with promises of high-paying overseas jobs before coercing them into compounds where they are forced to carry out schemes ranging from voice phishing and…
Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too. Supabase, the open-source database platform that’s become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world, raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO Paul Copplestone has a surprising strategy: he keeps turning down million-dollar enterprise contracts from deep-pocketed but demanding customers. He’s betting instead that if he sticks to his own product vision, the world will come to him. So far, he’s been right. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Julie Bort sat down with Copplestone to explore Supabase’s rise and what…
As part of the National Month campaign and in line with the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the Firdaus Women’s Orchestra will take the stage on Tuesday, 2 December, at the House of Arts in Expo City Dubai. The event is organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in collaboration with Expo City Dubai. The orchestra, led by the acclaimed Lebanese maestro Harout Fazlian, will perform the song Zayed and Rashid, which features selected verses from “The People and the Leader”, a poem by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
The UAE has introduced significant updates to its tax procedures framework with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025, amending key provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the new law will take effect on January 1, 2026. The amendments improve efficiency, enhance clarity for taxpayers, and strengthen transparency, fairness and financial discipline across the UAE’s tax system. UAE tax rules A central component of the amendments is a defined period—not exceeding five years from the end of the relevant tax period—for taxpayers to request a refund of…
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$500 million Sukuk by Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), issued under its US$3 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The five-year Sukuk, maturing in November 2030, carries a profit rate of 4.6 percent. The issuance attracted strong demand from regional and international investors, reflecting confidence in Sharjah Islamic Bank’s financial strength and strategic direction. This issuance marks the second Sukuk listed by SIB on Nasdaq Dubai in 2025, bringing the bank’s total Sukuk listings under this programme on the exchange to $1.5 billion. Proceeds from the issuance will be used for the bank’s general…
PI has lost some of its recent momentum in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin’s price recovery attempts that began last weekend took it to just over $93,000 on Friday, but the asset met an immediate resistance there and was driven south by three grand. Most larger-cap alts are also in the red on a daily scale, with some notable price declines from the likes of PUMP, SOL, and ADA. BTC Progress Halted at $93K The price calamity on November 21 drove bitcoin south to its lowest levels since April at under $82,000. This meant that the cryptocurrency had lost…
Australia’s climate tech sector now employs more than 7,000 people across more than 730 startups and scaleups, which attracted $680 million in venture funding in 2025. The analysis of local sector and its momentum and growth feature in the 2025 Australian Climate Tech Industry Report, released today by Climate Salad founder Mick Liubinskas. “This report is full of optimism. After years of hard work, these climate solutions are ready to scale,” he said. “With even the briefest look at this industry, it’s clear that the energy, sustainability and nature positive industry has pushed way past green premiums and straight into…
Meta Description: Explore how the UAE blends tradition and innovation into a rich, everyday tourism experience. What does it feel like to step off a sleek metro platform and into a centuries-old market? In the UAE, this shift happens with ease. Cities place historic sites like mosques, markets, and neighborhoods directly alongside malls, hotels, and public transport. These spaces remain active parts of urban life, not set aside as staged attractions. The coexistence of old and new is part of how cities function. While many travelers come to see architectural icons, a growing number are drawn by the country’s evolving…
DIFC and Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), have unveiled The Space in Between, a powerful new sculpture that stands as a symbol of transformation, potential, and collective action. Created by acclaimed UAE-based artists and architects Sawsan and Bahar Al Bahar, represented by Firetti Contemporary gallery in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, the artwork marks a significant milestone in DIFC’s Sculpting Futures initiative. Sculpting Futures was launched earlier in the year in partnership with Dubai Cares to support the UAE-based global philanthropic organization’s global efforts in empowering youth through skills development and preparing them for the…
The Beach JBR is setting the scene for a month of festive moments, where beachfront dining, family-friendly entertainment and holiday experiences come together in one laid-back setting. From surprise Santa visits to an outdoor festive workout, live music under Dubai’s winter sky and the city’s spectacular festive drone shows, here are six reasons to make The Beach JBR part of your seasonal plans. Santa Is Making The Beach JBR His Winter Home Santa and his cheerful elves will be making surprise appearances across The Beach JBR all month long, bringing light-hearted festive moments to every corner of the destination. Expect…