Author: Emirates Insight

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says raising money on the blockchain should not feel like walking through a legal fog. Speaking at a global policy event hosted by the OECD, he emphasized that entrepreneurs must understand the rules before they enter the game. Uncertainty about what constitutes a security is holding things back. Most Tokens Should Not Be Treated Like Stocks Atkins took a direct stance and said most tokens should not be treated the same way as traditional securities. It is a big statement, especially from someone in his position. If that view holds, it could give crypto projects more…

The UAE’s diversification strategy is delivering strong results, with the country’s non-oil economy expanding at its fastest pace in months, according to new market analysis. Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro, said: “Recent data underscores the UAE’s success in building a more balanced economy. In August 2025, the non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in six months, driven by strong project activity and solid domestic demand. “Dubai in particular stood out, recording its highest non-oil output gains in seven months, highlighting the emirate’s leadership in economic diversification.” Dubai leads UAE non-oil growth The first half of 2025 saw…

Federal prosecutors in Albany are going after more than $12 million in USDT, they say, that was tied to a crypto investment scam. They’ve filed a civil forfeiture complaint in an attempt to take the funds back. It’s another signal that officials are treating crypto scams just like any other financial crime. How the Scam Played Out The scheme began with random text messages promising profitable investment opportunities. Those messages led victims to a fake trading platform called ShakepayEX. The site was made to look like a real Canadian crypto exchange, but it wasn’t. People who deposited funds were then…

The upgrade expanded the number of lanes from six to seven, increasing road capacity by 16 per cent to handle up to 14,000 vehicles per hour. The project forms part of RTA’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, reduce congestion, and provide smoother, more reliable journeys for road users. Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai As one of Dubai’s busiest highways, Sheikh Zayed Road is a vital economic corridor. It connects residential communities and schools with some of the city’s most prominent commercial and financial landmarks, including DIFC, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall. The road is also lined with global companies, banks,…

The PPI report time for August 2025 is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Cassandra’s curse. Analysts expect CPI and PPI to be hot, and institutions could unload their bags onto retail in the aftermath. It will be a brief but brutal drop that will shake off a lot of weak hands. Here’s what to know: DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 PPI Report Time: Will Inflation Be a Dealbreaker for Fed Cuts? The next 48 hours will reveal how severe stagflation has become. PPI tonight / CPI tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/pCs3NdpF4p…

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its Airbus A350 to Hangzhou, China on its daily service from 26 October 2025. Coming just three months after its inaugural service, the deployment reinforces Emirates’ steadfast commitment to providing an outstanding experience for travellers to and from its newest destination in Chinese mainland. The Emirates A350 will operate on flight EK310 which departs from Dubai International Airport at 04:15hrs and arrives in Hangzhou at 16:00hrs; the return flight, EK311, departs Hangzhou at 00:10hrs, landing in Dubai at 06:10hrs.* Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said, “Over the last…

D’CENT Wallet, creator of the world’s first biometric hardware wallet, just launched GasPass, a new built-in feature that eliminates the need for gas fees on crypto transactions. The upgrade aligns with D’CENT’s mission of making digital asset management easier for everyone. In this article, we explore the benefits of the D’CENT Wallet GasPass, how the feature works, and provide more details about the South Korean crypto wallet provider. Let’s get started. Common Gas Fee Problems Most major blockchains require some form of network fee for processing and securing transactions. If you’ve spent time in Web3 and participated in on-chain activities,…

While tech dominates the list, with founders of such corporate giants as Microsoft, Google and Facebook all featuring, investment and retail are also present. What sets these billionaires aside from other entrepreneurs is an elite-level business focus. From starting out in bedrooms and garages to world domination they have relentlessly grown businesses into global giants. Billionaire mentality Imagining how you would spend their fortune is an interesting notion. Philanthropy? A small island and a fleet of private jets? A never-ending holiday? Good causes? Spending the money – whether imaginary or actual – might be a job in itself, but first…

You’ve launched your startup. That’s a win. But you’re wearing five different hats and burning through your budget. So now you’re wondering how to market smarter.  Lots of flashy marketing tools promise to “10x your growth,” so it’s easy to pile on technology. But you don’t need a dozen high-cost systems to look polished or reach your target audience.  You just need a lean, scalable marketing stack that helps you build fast, measure clearly, and grow without bloat. Let’s take a closer look at the martech trends shaping 2025 and the budget-friendly tools that can help you scale your marketing…

Majra, the National CSR Fund, held its third Board of Trustees meeting for 2025 under the chairmanship of Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of Majra Board of Trustees. The meeting reviewed progress on the implementation of strategic goals, discussed new mechanisms to activate operational frameworks, and explored ways to enhance public-private-philanthropic sector partnerships to reinforce CSR standards and achieve sustainable development in the UAE. The Board also discussed preparations for the “Impact Retreat” and the “Impact Summit”, two of Majra’s key strategic initiatives. It was confirmed that both events will take place from…