Author: Emirates Insight

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Government Innovation, organized a workshop titled “The Updated UAE Government Innovation Framework.” The session aimed to enhance the skills of Dubai Culture’s leadership team and teams and to familiarize them with the latest national trends in innovation. The workshop was held as part of the “SEED” program, which focuses on developing the Authority’s innovation and future-readiness capabilities and empowering creative talents to contribute to achieving Dubai’s cultural priorities. It also sought to strengthen employees’ ability to transform future trends into actionable opportunities that support the Authority’s…

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has awarded AED54bn ($14.7bn) in contracts to UAE-based suppliers during the second half of 2025, reinforcing its position as a major driver of national economic growth and industrial development. The announcement came during the ninth edition of the Business Partnership Forum, held on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2025, where ADNOC also outlined new procurement opportunities for 2026–2027 under the theme “From Outlook to Outcome – Partnering for National Growth.” The contracts cover strategic services, drilling, maintenance, logistics, digital solutions, and major projects across the ADNOC Group, supporting ADNOC’s commitment to strengthen supply chain efficiency,…

The price of XRP has dropped to $2.21 despite record usage of XRPL’s native DEX, revealing a worrying market divergence. The XRP Ledger’s native decentralized exchange (DEX) just hit an all-time high of 954,000 daily transactions on November 4, according to on-chain data. While this activity marked one of the busiest days in recent months for the network, the market performance of its associated XRP token presents a different picture. Record XRP DEX Activity Fails to Lift Price At first glance, the increase in the number of transactions appeared to signal stronger network health and adoption within the XRP…

Every business fills some type of need within an industry, but some redefine it entirely. That’s what my wife, Jessica, and I set out to do when we co-founded Scenthound. When we decided to pursue entrepreneurship, we didn’t want to be another player in an already crowded field. Instead, we identified a shift in consumer behaviors and began testing ideas to create an entirely new category in the pet industry – routine wellness care for dogs. Our goal was to make hygiene and wellness care more accessible, while educating dog parents about the importance of making preventive care a regular…

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has partnered with Letswork, the leading flexible workspace provider in the region, to offer bank employees access to over 4,000 coworking desks, meeting rooms and offices across the UAE and beyond. According to the terms of the partnership, select Emirates NBD employees will join a 12-month pilot programme to experience on-demand workspaces through Letswork’s intuitive platform, with the potential for wider rollout across the bank. The collaboration follows Letswork’s participation in Emirates NBD’s National Digital Talent Incubator (NDTI)® Program, where early conversations between the…

A scalable satellite approachTo overcome these challenges, we adopt a “pure satellite” model, where the only inputs are derived from satellites. We tested raw satellite inputs from the Landsat and Sentinel 2 satellites. We also included a satellite-derived input we refer to as “change history”, which identifies each pixel that has already been deforested and provides a year for when that deforestation occurred. We trained and evaluated the model using satellite-derived labels of deforestation.The pure satellite approach provides consistency, in that we can apply the exact same method anywhere on Earth, allowing for meaningful comparisons between different regions. It also…

Thrifty Car Rentals UAE today launched the UAE’s first self-service digital car rental kiosk, a milestone in its technology-driven growth strategy. The kiosk, unveiled at Novotel and Ibis Deira Creekside Dubai, allows customers to browse vehicles, verify identity, and complete secure payments in minutes, addressing common frustrations like long queues, slow paperwork, and limited accessibility. The launch, attended by Thrifty UAE representatives Rahul Singh, Benny Thomas, Suhale Showkat and Harshvardan Singh, alongside Novotel and Ibis Deira Creekside Dubai’s executives and guests, signals a step forward in the company’s mission to enhance customer convenience and streamline the car rental experience. A…

Lace up and join the movement as Chaihona in Dubai Marina launches Marina Run #1, a community running event empowering wellness, connection, and mindful living. In collaboration with Lululemon and Nutrili, the run takes place on Sunday, November 9th at 8:30 AM, starting from Chaihona Dubai Marina. This initiative brings together Dubai’s active community for a morning of movement followed by post-run refreshments and recovery at Chaihona. Runners can look forward to energizing handcrafted drinks prepared by Chaihona and Nutrili and the option to stay for a wholesome breakfast at Chaihona overlooking the Marina promenade. The event aims to create…

Bitcoin hovers near $100K after a 10% drop. Analysts eye key support and liquidity zones for signs of a possible rebound or breakdown. Bitcoin is hovering around $101,800 after a steady decline pushed it below the October 10th low. This level is being watched by market analysts as it matches an earlier area where liquidity was absorbed. With selling pressure increasing and market activity rising, this point could play an important role in what happens next. Price Tests Liquidity Area Below October Crash Bitcoin has seen a drop of over 10% in the last seven days. It is now…

Though the holiday season is the traditional time for spending, a feeling of caution, even dread, has formed a dark cloud over this time of extravagance. Headlines about inflation, tariffs and government cutbacks are peppering the consciousness of the average consumer, resulting in cooler-headed, more conservative customers. So, with tighter budgets, competition heats up. The question is how, despite these new pressures, a startup or small business can continue to benefit from the seasonal sales and win over new customers. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; false;clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width: 600px;} /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in…