Author: Emirates Insight
Chinese, Russian, and Cambodian intermediaries reportedly played key roles in moving and cashing the stolen funds. A new report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) shows that North Korean hackers stole $2.83 billion in cryptocurrency between January 2024 and September 2025. This figure accounts for nearly one-third of the country’s total foreign currency income in 2024. Bybit Exploit Was the Largest Contributor The MSMT, a coalition of 11 countries formed in October 2024, was created to track how North Korea evades international sanctions through cybercrime. Its latest findings reveal that the scale of crypto theft rose in 2025,…
The browser wars are heating up again, this time with AI in the driver’s seat. OpenAI just launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language and even includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browser launches in recent memory, but it’s debuting with an unsolved security flaw that could expose passwords, emails, and sensitive data. On TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Max Zeff, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane break down Atlas’ debut, the broader wave of alternative browsers, and more of the week’s startup and tech news. Listen to…
Okay Dubai, pull up a chair. If you thought the local lower-league scene was for weekend warriors and old mates, you might have to think again. This season the UAE Second Division has been quietly doing the kind of glow-up that makes you cancel plans. Former Premier League pros have landed here, and their arrivals have made midweek fixtures feel like headline events. Two players who’ve seen the bright lights of England are now in the mix for Arabian Falcons. And their presence has already changed the vibe. Earlier this month the star mid-fielder Shelvey’s interview had gone viral where…
Music Nation Copyrights Management (“Music Nation”), a pioneer in music rights management in the United Arab Emirates, today announced the formal start of operations along with a seasoned leadership team to accelerate the UAE’s music-licensing infrastructure and ensure timely royalty payments for rights holders. Music Nation will administer public performance and mechanical rights across the UAE, drawing on its partnership with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the world’s leading performing rights organization.Additionally, SoundExchange, the recording industry’s leading digital collective management organization, strategically provides Music Nation with neighboring rights administration, providing a single, unified licensing, collection and royalty distribution platform. “Today marks…
Atinirmal G. Pagarani, Managing Director of Dubai-based Yogi Group, shared insights into the evolution of property management and real estate in the emirate during his recent appearance on the Smashi Business Show. Leading a family business founded over five decades ago by his late father, Pagarani has expanded the group into construction, real estate, security services, building materials, and more, with property management remaining the core of Yogi Real Estate (YRE). Reflecting on the company’s journey… Atinirmal highlighted the importance of experience, describing YRE as “old rice” in the field—having witnessed the transformation of property management from handwritten agreements to…
JUP is today’s top gainer from the largest 100 alts. The highly anticipated CPI numbers announced on Friday brought some volatility to the cryptocurrency markets, with BTC jumping to $112,000 only to slip below $110,000 before it recovered all losses. Several altcoins have posted more impressive gains over the past days, including JUP, ZEC, CRO, BCH, and XRP. BTC Recovers All Losses The primary cryptocurrency experienced massive turbulence at the end of the previous business week when it dumped from $112,000 to under $104,000 in the span of just a day. However, it bounced off during the weekend and…
The browser wars are heating up again, this time with AI in the driver’s seat. OpenAI just launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language, and even includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browser launches in recent memory, but it’s debuting with an unsolved security flaw that could expose passwords, emails, and sensitive data. Watch as Max Zeff, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane break down Atlas’ debut, the broader wave of alternative browsers, the AWS crash that broke much of the internet, and more of the…
Google Map rankings were driven by specific signals. Some you can directly control, while others you can influence over time. If you want to show up when someone types “best café in Sharjah” or “Sharjah hotel near beach,” here’s what matters most. Google search results (Local pack) for the search query “restaurant in Sharjah“ Google Business Profile Optimization Essentials Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is your local SEO launchpad. Take time to optimize these key areas: Business name (no keyword stuffing) Primary and secondary categories (e.g., “Hotel” + “Resort”) Business hours (accurate, seasonal if needed) Services and attributes (e.g., “Wi-Fi…
This weekend in Dubai’s all about taking you through a journey in time. From having meals from the past, touching some grass in the present, to making potential future BFFs – the city’s packed with events you’ll not want to miss out on. Read along to find the top 12 things to do this weekend in Dubai Get the latest news on your phone, for free! Follow Lovin Dubai on WhatsApp here! 12. Race with a legend at Kite Beach this Sunday Dubai’s Fitness Hero Is Going for a World Record! Ghani Souleymane is on an incredible mission to complete…
An 18-year-old Indian student, Vaishnav Krishnakumar, tragically passed away during a Diwali celebration in Dubai International Academic City on October 21. He was enjoying the Diwali celebrations with friends According to Gulf News, Vaishnav had joined a Diwali party organised by his friends living in a student accommodation shared by students from different universities. Surveillance footage reportedly showed him dancing with a big group, full of energy and smiles, before he took a short break to rest. After resting for a while, he walked over to a nearby restaurant inside the same building, sat down, and suddenly collapsed. A security…