Author: Emirates Insight

Drone delivery will play a vital role in shaping the Middle East’s sustainable urban development, according to Dr. Yinian Mao, Vice President of Meituan and President of Keeta Drone, speaking at Dubai Airshow 2025. In his keynote speech titled “From Policy to Progress – Building the Skyways for Urban Logistics,” Dr. Mao described Dubai as a “singularity” in the global low-altitude economy, driven by progressive policies and technological innovation. Keeta Drone secured Dubai’s first Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) commercial drone delivery licence in late 2024 and has since launched multiple delivery routes around the Dubai Silicon Oasis district.…

LG Electronics unveils an exclusive first preview of LG Channels, its free, built-in streaming service, at a special two-day showcase at Global Village on November 15 and 16. The event marks the first public activation of LG Channels ahead of its official UAE launch on end of November. Designed as an immersive consumer experience, the showcase allows visitors to explore LG Channels’ world of free, premium entertainment, offering access to several live and on-demand channels without subscriptions, cables, or sign-ins. LG Channels also highlights new regional partnerships: WATCH IT onboards the Egyptian VOD, eight FAST channels, offering a rich mix of Egyptian…

Dubai International (DXB) achieved the highest quarterly traffic in its 65-year history in Q3 2025, welcoming 24.2 million guests between July and September – a 1.9% increase year-on-year. The strong third-quarter performance lifted total traffic for the first nine months to 70.1 million guests, representing a 2.1% increase over the same period last year. The airport’s twelve-month rolling traffic at the end of September reached a record 93.8 million guests. Aircraft movements also remained robust, with 115,000 total flights recorded in the third quarter. Between January and September, DXB handled 336,000 flights across all categories, up 2.7% year on year.…

Dubai aims to nearly triple the number of residents actively engaged in sports to 2.6m by 2033 under a wide-ranging new strategy launched by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC). The Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033 sets out a long-term vision to establish the emirate as one of the world’s leading sports destinations, anchored by community participation, major events and talent development. The Plan, overseen by the Dubai Sports Council, is built around four central pillars: Community Events Clubs Talent Sport in Dubai It includes 19 programmes and 75 initiatives…

The bond lets companies borrow against Bitcoin held by a private custodian, unlocking capital without selling crypto or triggering taxes. The state of New Hampshire has approved the first municipal debt instrument in the United States to be backed by Bitcoin (BTC). Industry observers believe the move could open the door for digital assets to enter the global debt market, which is valued at about $140 trillion. $100M Bitcoin-Backed Financing According to journalist Eleanor Terret, the state’s Business Finance Authority (BFA) greenlighted a $100 million BTC-secured bond on Monday. The initiative allows companies to borrow money using over-collateralized BTC…

When Anthony Sardain began developing Cavela in 2023, an AI startup that helps brands automate supplier sourcing, he did not foresee that new tariffs would drive customers to become increasingly wary of manufacturing products in China. “You don’t just walk into Vietnam and build up a supply chain,” Sardain told TechCrunch. “A lot of brands find one supplier, and they hang on for the rest of their life, because they really don’t want to lose it.” That’s especially true for small and midsize companies that lack dedicated, global sourcing departments. Sardain claims that Cavela solves this problem through its AI…

In a bold step that reinforces the UAE’s position at the forefront of global sports innovation, Precision Football, the country’s leading elite technical training academy, has expanded its groundbreaking AI-Driven Professional Diploma in Sports Management and Analysis, welcoming world-class experts and international partners to further elevate the region’s most future-focused sports education programme. Launched under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with the UAE Sports Science and Sports Medicine Center, and accredited by EduQual (UK), the diploma is the first of its kind in the region, blending advanced data analytics, sports science, and AI technology with hands-on…

The UAE has approved the establishment of the National Investment Fund with an initial capital of AED36.7bn ($10bn), in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, held at the Dubai Airshow. The session reviewed wide-ranging economic, industrial, aviation and societal achievements for 2024 and advanced several national strategies covering identity, family cohesion, food security and environmental protection. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said: “I chaired today’s Cabinet meeting at the Dubai Airshow. The UAE continues to support this global platform, which brings together delegations from 115 countries…

Following its spectacular debut last year, the Middle East’s biggest Bollywood music festival is back and this year it is louder, bolder and ready to take over Dubai once again. After making history with the region’s first ever two day Bollywood dance music celebration and drawing over 3,000 partygoers, Aks Dance Festival 2025 returns with a massive new beachfront edition at Barasti Beach, promising bigger energy, bigger crowds and an unforgettable festival experience like never before. The festival launches with an electrifying Bollywood night packed with city’s top DJs, powerful performances and immersive entertainment, bringing the signature Aks atmosphere to…

In recent years, an increasing number of retailers and institutions have joined the crypto bandwagon, investing and trading in the market. If you’re a tax professional, chances are you’ve found yourself learning how cryptocurrencies work so that you can efficiently assist your clients in fulfilling their tax obligations. As it is with general finance, using the right crypto tax software will prove to be invaluable for your process. This article discusses the best crypto tax software tools that a certified public accountant (CPA) or a tax professional can use to calculate crypto taxes for their clients. It also highlights various…