Author: Emirates Insight

In honor of World Smile Day® on October 3, Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, will host a local Smile Wall, with the support of Dubai Humanitarian. The organization’s initiative is part of a global campaign to celebrate connection, positivity and the power of a smile while rallying support for children with cleft lips and palates. The Smile Wall will be featured at Dubai Mall from October 2–4, at Times Square Center from October 3–4, and at select university campuses. These walls provide spaces for the public to post messages, drawings, or photos that reflect what makes them smile, transforming everyday spaces into colorful displays…

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has opened registration for its new “azm” programme, designed to train and employ qualified Saudi youth in priority vocational fields. Launched in partnership with the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Colleges of Excellence, and PIF-owned ROSHN Group, the programme aims to develop a new generation of Saudi talent with internationally recognised skills to meet the needs of PIF’s ecosystem, its partners and the wider Saudi economy. The “azm” programme will award internationally recognised certificates and guarantee employment opportunities for those who complete the training. Azm in Saudi…

DP World has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global commerce platform PayPal to collaborate on a first-of-its-kind digital payments initiative designed to simplify and speed-up cross-border trade. The agreement, which could see transactions executed in minutes rather than taking up to a week reflects DP World’s continued commitment to creating a secure and scalable marketplace for digital payments. DP World’s Digital Payments initiative will enable international merchants, shippers, exporters, importers, and marketplaces to complete cross-border payments with greater transparency, lower costs, and faster settlement times. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, said: “In logistics,…

The Met’s head of economic and cybercrime command said that this is one of the largest money laundering cases in UK history. The Metropolitan Police have secured what is believed to be the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure, valued at more than £5.5 billion, equivalent to approximately $7.43 billion, following a seven-year investigation into international money laundering. Zhimin Qian, 47, a Chinese national, was convicted at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, 29th September, after pleading guilty to acquiring and possessing criminal property in the form of cryptocurrency under the Proceeds of Crime Act (2002). Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, orchestrated…

Cyberattacks powered by Ransomware-as-a-Service are front-page news, shaking customer confidence, and forcing startups to take notice. Robust cybersecurity is no longer just compliance-check insurance, but a powerful differentiator that can elevate a brand above the noise.  This article explores how to transform a security posture into a growth engine by weaving your cybersecurity stance into your brand messaging to build trust with customers and turn that bad news on the front page into your advantage. The Growing Wave of Cyber Threats and Eroding Customer Trust Cyberattacks have become a ‘fact of life,’ targeting everything from large corporations to critical infrastructure…

The investment comes as part of a €3.6bn ($3.9bn) equity transaction that establishes a new ownership structure for PAI Partners’ approximately 50 per cent stake in the company. The transaction includes the creation of a single-asset continuation vehicle led by Vintage Strategies at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. ADIA will co-invest alongside PAI Partners and other leading global institutions. ADIA invests in Froneri Froneri, formed in 2016 through a 50:50 joint venture combining PAI’s R&R Ice Cream with Nestlé’s European ice cream business, has since grown into a global brand-led company with €5.5bn ($6bn) in revenue. Hamad Shahwan Aldhaheri, Executive Director of…

Lovin’ Life in Dubai is a content series flexing the very best of this incredible city. Dive into exclusive episodes where A-Listers reveal what they love most about Dubai. And with all the cricket match fever still going on high, Lovin’ visited the stunning home of one of the most respected and celebrated Cricket stars of all time – Robin Uthappa Former Cricketer and Indian Premier League title hero, Robin Uthappa retired from the field and has now settled down with his family in Dubai. In this episode of Lovin Life In Dubai, he gives a tour around the lovey…

For the past two decades, Dubai has been branded as a playground for the wealthy.  But today it is something more powerful: a launchpad for global ambition. Nowhere is that more visible than in the food and beverage sector, where the city has become the ultimate stress-test for brands seeking credibility on the world stage. Bulldozer Group’s story is proof. What began as a hospitality venture in Dubai has grown into a multimillion-euro enterprise with concepts stretching from Paris to Marbella, and London with more to come. The lesson is clear: if you can win over Dubai’s clientele, cosmopolitan, exacting,…

Emirates and flydubai have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Dubai Finance (DOF) to advance digital payment initiatives and promote ‘Dubai Cashless Strategy’ among international tourists, cementing the city’s position as a global digital economy hub. With over 18.7 million tourists visiting Dubai in 2024, cash-reliant travellers represent the emirate’s greatest untapped potential for digital payment adoption. Two separate MoUs were signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer and Hamad Obaidalla, flydubai’s Chief Commercial Officer with Ahmad Ali Meftah, Executive Director of the Central Accounts Sector at DOF, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh…

A $5,200 breakout could ignite a sharp surge toward $7,600. Ethereum (ETH) started October strong as it gained almost 9% within the first three days and reached close to $4,500 by Friday. The crypto asset’s current setup appears to be on the verge of breaking out from a re-accumulation phase. Its bullish path hinges on holding $4,700 support. Bold ETH Forecast According to the analysis shared by Alphractal’s founder and analyst Joao Wedson, an important level to watch is $5,100. If Ethereum pushes past this point, a correction back toward $4,700 would actually be a healthy retest. This could set…