Author: Emirates Insight

Startup funding activity has continued to hold steady this week, with nearly $53.5 million announced across sectors including agtech, energy, AI, health and fintech. Oh, and Limoncello. Leading the pack is Queensland-based SwarmFarm Robotics, which has banked $30 million to ramp up production of its autonomous farm robots and expand overseas. SwarmFarm Robotics: $30 million The SwarmFarm team. Source: supplied. Queensland agtech startup SwarmFarm Robotics has secured $30 million in Series B funding to ramp up production of its autonomous SwarmBots and expand into North America. The round was led by European agtech investor Edaphon, with participation from the Clean Energy…

Dubai Duty Free, one of the world’s largest single airport retail operators, has officially been recognised by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), as the world’s first Autism Certified airport retailer. The Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, awarded by IBCCES, acknowledges the operations comprehensive staff training and commitment to providing an inclusive and more welcoming shopping environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive customers. This milestone is part of a broader city-wide initiative that has also made Dubai a Certified Autism Destination. It also follows in the footsteps of Dubai Airports and Emirates Airlines, which became the first airport and…

The session focused on strengthening the role of free zones in delivering the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the size of the economy within a decade and position Dubai among the world’s top three urban economies. Chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Council members were briefed on the Ignyte initiative, developed by the Dubai International Financial Centre. Dubai Free Zones Council The digital platform connects startups with experts, investors, and major corporations, supporting Dubai’s Digital Economy Strategy by strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Council praised the initiative and highlighted the importance of extending its benefits…

In the world of digital marketing, guest posting has emerged as one of the most powerful strategies for building authority, reaching new audiences, and improving search engine visibility. When done correctly, it can open doors to new partnerships, increase brand recognition, and drive qualified traffic to your website. However, many marketers still approach guest posting without a clear strategy, leading to wasted effort and minimal results. To help you get the most out of guest posting, here are the best practices to follow: Define Your Goals Before You Start Before pitching any publication, it’s essential to know why you are…

[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, October 3rd, 2025] BTCC, one of the world’s longest-operating cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially announced that it has surpassed 10 million registered users worldwide. At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Alex Hung, Head of Operations at BTCC, discussed the milestone and outlined the exchange’s strategic vision for sustainable Web3 infrastructure development. Founded in 2011, BTCC has navigated multiple market cycles, and this experience continues to shape its long-term approach to building meaningful blockchain solutions. BTCC Announces Strategic Operational Adjustment While many exchanges expanded rapidly during the peak of Web3 adoption, BTCC maintained a measured approach. “We saw the opportunities,”…

Last week Disney, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros Discovery jointly sued MiniMax, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, over alleged copyright infringement. The three Hollywood media giants allege MiniMax (which operates Hailuo AI and is reportedly valued at US$4 billion) engaged in mass copyright infringement of characters such as Darth Vader and Mickey Mouse by scraping vast amounts of copyrighted data to train their models without permission or payment. This lawsuit is the latest in a growing list of copyright infringement cases involving AI. These cases include authors, publishers, newspapers, music labels and independent musicians around the world. Disney, Universal…

In the world of digital marketing, guest posting has emerged as one of the most powerful strategies for building authority, reaching new audiences, and improving search engine visibility. When done correctly, it can open doors to new partnerships, increase brand recognition, and drive qualified traffic to your website. However, many marketers still approach guest posting without a clear strategy, leading to wasted effort and minimal results. To help you get the most out of guest posting, here are the best practices to follow: Define Your Goals Before You Start Before pitching any publication, it’s essential to know why you are…

Have you ever seen those videos about rising school fees in Dubai, or parents debating homeschooling? Kanessa Muluneh, an entrepreneur and mom, chose to homeschool her kids and she’s opening up about what the experience is really like. Homeschooling doesn’t mean kids stay home all day One of the biggest myths is that homeschooled kids are isolated. Kanessa’s family built a flexible system: her kids split their week between home, a Learning Hub where they follow an online curriculum with other children, and activities. At home, they even have a dedicated classroom and a private teacher who comes in on…

The Abu Dhabi economy recorded robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, with real GDP reaching AED 306.3bn ($83.4bn), up 3.8 per cent year-on-year. Non-oil activity rose 6.6 per cent to AED 174.1bn ($47.4bn), its highest-ever second-quarter value and accounting for 56.8 per cent of total GDP. The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) reported that in the first half of 2025, Abu Dhabi’s economy maintained strong momentum, with GDP reaching AED597.4bn ($162.7bn), an increase of 3.63 per cent compared with H1 2024. Abu Dhabi economy Non-oil sectors grew even faster, expanding 6.37 per cent year-on-year to AED 337.6bn…

We all know Bassem Youssef. The Egyptian-American comedian who’s never been afraid to call out the media, drop truth bombs, and make us laugh while doing it. He joined the Lovin Dubai Show to talk viral interviews, Hollywood setbacks, and the crazy media circus around Palestine. Here’s the lowdown. The VIRAL interview that shook the internet Bassem reflected on his 2023 Piers Morgan interview, which went viral for how it challenged Western media narratives on Gaza. He admits he doesn’t claim to have changed the world, but he went in with a satirical approach to “tear apart” the talking points…