Author: Emirates Insight
How the Jobseeker Visa helps you stay longer while hunting for jobs in DubaiFinding a job is a job in itself, and if you’re planning to move to Dubai for work, you’ll want the time and space to get it right. The UAE’s Jobseeker Visa gives you just that, up to 120 days in the country without a company sponsor, so you can explore, apply, interview, and figure out your next move while searching for jobs in Dubai, on your own terms.What is the Jobseeker Visa?Launched under the UAE Cabinet’s new visa rules, the jobseeker visa is for qualified professionals…
Is Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff finally going to be right for the first time in 16 years about Fed rate cuts? If you say the sky is falling until it happens, then you will say “See, I called it!!” just like Schiff. Schiff took to X (formerly Twitter) to argue that BTC may be “topping out” instead of preparing for a breakout. The Fed is about to make a major policy mistake by cutting interest rates into rising inflation. Gold and silver have broken out, with the rally finally confirmed by mining stocks leading the way. Yet instead of breaking…
Dubai and Abu Dhabi investors exhibit similarities and distinct investment patterns according to the latest research from trading and investing platform eToro. The survey of 1,000 UAE investors found that where the two converge most clearly is in their confidence in the UAE economy and its long-term growth outlook. George Naddaf, Managing Director at eToro (MENA), shares:“Although Dubai and Abu Dhabi investors take varied approaches to portfolio goals and values, eToro’s retail investor research indicates a shared confidence in the resilience of the UAE economy and the sectors underpinning its expansion. This confidence is further reinforced by the strong dividends…
Travelling from Dubai just got even better as Emirates announces new flights on popular routesWhether you are heading to London, Mauritius, Dublin or China, there will soon be extra daily services to choose from with Emirates airline.A fourth daily flight to London GatwickFrom Sunday February 8 2026, Emirates will introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick. The new service will leave Dubai at 5.05pm GST, landing in London at 8.50pm local time. For the return journey, the flight departs London Gatwick at 11.55pm local time and touches down in Dubai at 11am GST. This will be the…
More homes, fewer price jumps? UAE property prices could look very different soonBeen thinking about renting a new place? Or maybe buying, but the numbers just haven’t felt right? Good news is coming your way. UAE property prices are expected to cool down in 2026, as around 150,000 new homes hit the market.According to Moody’s, over 150,000 new homes are scheduled for delivery between 2025 and 2027, which may lead to “a modest price correction starting in 2026.” It’s not a crash, but it could mean more breathing room, especially if rent feels tight or you’ve been finding it tough…
Crypto markets enter a decisive week as investors brace for the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting on September 17, where a 25bps rate cut is widely expected. Bitcoin has already shown choppy price action, briefly slipping below $115K before regaining support, while traders eye potential volatility around the Fed’s decision. Attention is also shifting to Coinbase’s Base network after Jesse Pollak hinted at the possibility of launching a native token and a possible airdrop. With Bitcoin consolidating and new opportunities emerging, investors are asking which altcoins might be the best to buy right now. EXPLORE: Coinbase Is Thinking About a Token for…
Inside the Digital Renaissance Music Institute, a new AI-powered music school opening in Dubai – and what it means for the future of creativityIn July, we shared that Dubai is getting a new music institute this October… but not the kind you’d expect. The Digital Renaissance Music (DRMI) Institute blends real-world music training with cutting-edge tech like AI, giving students the tools to experiment, produce, and possibly release AI-assisted tracks.AI is already part of everyday life here in Dubai. So much so that it is even a mandatory school subject designed to prepare students for an AI-driven future.But at what…
China and the United States have reached a “framework” deal on the future of TikTok’s US operations, potentially paving the way for American ownership, the country’s Treasury Secretary said on Monday. The framework was agreed in talks that took place in the Spanish capital of Madrid, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. He also revealed that Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will “complete” the deal on Friday. Trump took to Truth Social and stated that the talks had gone “very well.” “The big Trade Meeting in Europe between The United States of America, and China, has…
Dubai is always moving forward, and over the next few months there are some big updates that will affect daily life, travel and even workFrom driverless cars and plastic bans to airline rules, Metro improvements, and new teacher hiring regulations, here is everything you need to know if you live in Dubai.Metro route changes during rush hourDubai Metro has added a new route on the Red Line to make peak travel easier. The change was introduced by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to help reduce crowding during the busiest times of the day. Trains leaving Centrepoint Station will now…
Coinbase’s Base network might soon have a native token. Jesse Pollak, the founder of Base, brought it up at the recent BaseCamp event. He said they’re exploring the idea, but nothing has been finalized yet. There’s no official timeline or design, just open discussion. That’s a noticeable change from earlier, when Coinbase had said there were no plans for a token. Why the Token Is Being Considered The main reason for thinking about a token is to help Base grow. Pollak explained that the goal is to give the community more power over how the network develops. A token could…