Author: Emirates Insight
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), a subsidiary of the Emirates Group offering 5-star hospitality and F&B solutions, has signed a franchise agreement with Saddle Group to open the first branch of Saddle Café in the Arrivals area of Terminal 3 at DXB, before the end of the year. This step comes within the framework of the parties’ commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences that reflect Dubai’s global spirit and enhance the presence of Emirati brands in the country’s most strategic locations. Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), a subsidiary of the renowned Emirates Group, manages a diverse portfolio of restaurants, cafes, and bars…
Demand AI Group Inc., a leader in AI-driven demand generation solutions, today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This strategic expansion marks a major milestone in the company’s rapid global growth and positions Dubai as the central hub for its Middle East operations. The Dubai headquarters will serve as the launchpad for Demand AI’s continued expansion across the Gulf region, providing a base for regional sales, client support, and strategic partnerships. With its thriving technology ecosystem, business-friendly environment, and vision to become a global AI innovation hub, Dubai offers the ideal location for…
Uniswap is undoubtedly one of the most valuable DeFi projects. With this mega valuation comes interest from traders across the board. There is an expectation that Uniswap will tick higher in the coming years, and understandably so. The DeFi protocol is one of the most active, and traders can instantly swap tokens without a third party. Will UNI Crypto Break $19? Over the years, attention has been paid to its native token, UNI ▲7.24%. After peaking at over $45 in the last DeFi boom in 2021, prices tanked in 2022, dropping to as low as $3. However, with Bitcoin and…
Bahrain’s economy expanded in the first quarter of 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising 2.7 per cent at constant prices and 3 per cent at current prices compared to the same period in 2024, according to new national accounts estimates from the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA). The growth was driven by both oil and non-oil activities: Oil sector: +5.3 per cent at constant prices, +4.6 per cent at current prices Non-oil sector: +2.2 per cent at constant prices, +2.8 per cent at current prices The iGA attributed the strong oil sector performance to higher production levels and improved…
It’s nearly time to pay school fees in the UAE, here are ways to saveWe all know education in the UAE doesn’t come cheap, but there are ways to make it a little lighter on your wallet, without compromising your child’s learning. Here’s how parents can save on school fees and still keep the kids in class.Academic or sports scholarshipsIf your child is good at a particular subject or sport, they may be applicable for a scholarship and this will significantly help to save on school fees. Often scholarships will cover all or a portion of the costs and there…
Entrepreneurship has long been—or at least thought to have been—reserved for obsessively driven people willing to work themselves to death in pursuit of their business dreams. In our experience, many would-be founders are put off by the pervasive image of a toxic “hustle culture” of people working ninety-hour weeks. Additionally, the traditional entrepreneurial journey followed a predictable pattern: Raise capital, build infrastructure, hire expertise, and then launch. This resource-heavy approach naturally favored those with access to capital or technical skills. Success often depended more on initial resources than on understanding customer needs. Today’s AI-enabled entrepreneur follows a different path. As…
Work, sip, repeat: work friendly cafes in Dubai to get stuff doneTired of staring at the same four office walls? Whether you’re freelancing, Zoom-calling, or just need a spot with good coffee and better Wi-Fi, Dubai is full of stylish cafés that double as your second office. From quiet corners with sea views to creative spaces designed for deep focus, these work-friendly spots offer strong brews, comfy seats, and all the right vibes to power through your to-do list, one latte at a time.The CoterieWhere bottomless coffee meets focused vibes.Tucked inside Ibn Battuta Mall, The Coterie Kitchen is a haven…
Crypto ETFs see over $1.1 billion in net inflows as Ethereum sets single-day record. While US crypto ETFs posted one of its strongest sessions on record with combined net inflows across spot ETH and BTC funds surpassing $1.1 billion, Ethereum was the clear winner. Ether ETFs recorded more than $1 billion in a single trading day on 11 August 2025- an ATH for any US crypto ETF product! Notably, the staggering crypto ETF net inflows was largely driven by BlackRock and Fidelity’s flagship funds. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led decisively with about $640 million in net inflows, while Fidelity’s…
You can have black points removed from your licenseThe UAE’s Ministry of Interior through the Federal Traffic Council have announced the annual Accident Free Day campaign to promote safe driving around the country. The day chosen to be this year’s Accident Free Day is Monday, August 25. This day is the first day of the school year and is expected to be an extremely busy day on the roads around the country.Drivers who avoid any accidents or trouble on the roads on this day will see their own reward in the form of black points being removed from their license.…
Dubai’s taxi sector recorded 7 per cent growth in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The number of taxi trips rose to 59.5m, up from 55.7m in H1 2024, while total passengers increased from 97m to 103.5m. Hala Taxi’s market share also increased to 41.3 per cent of total taxi trips in H1 2025, up from 40.3 per cent in H1 2024—a rise of 2.5 per cent growth in share. Dubai taxi journeys Over the same period, the number of active drivers in the sector grew…