Author: Emirates Insight

Silicon Valley’s rule? It’s not cool to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it’s becoming clearer who the industry thinks should shape AI development.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff discuss how the line between innovation and responsibility is getting blurrier, plus what happens when pranks go from digital to physical.  Listen to the full episode to hear about:  Why advocating for AI safety has become “uncool” in Silicon Valley from Anthropic facing backlash to California’s SB 243 regulation of AI companion chatbots…

More than AED200m ($54.5m) worth of yachts and boats will go on display at the 11th Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025, as the event returns to Dubai Creek Marina from October 31 to November 2 under the theme “A Boat for Everyone.” The annual exhibition will feature more than 50 local, regional, and international brands, with more than 50 yachts and boats ranging from 20 to 100 feet and beyond. Visitors will be able to explore a wide range of pre-owned vessels that balance quality with competitive pricing. Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show 2025 Organised by Viya Marine since 2011, the…

Last Updated: September 2025Reading Time: 6 minutesTags: Fine Dining, Michelin Restaurants, Dubai Culinary Guide, Luxury Travel 🌆 Dubai’s Fine Dining Landscape in 2025 Dubai continues to assert its position as a global culinary capital, now home to over 15 Michelin-starred restaurants and dozens of award-winning tasting venues. Whether suspended 400 meters in the sky or surrounded by marine life, dining here isn’t just a meal—it’s an experience. Below is a curated list of Dubai’s top-rated fine dining restaurants, recognized by the Michelin Guide, Time Out Dubai, and The MENA 50 Best Restaurants list. ⭐ Michelin Excellence Meets Innovation Restaurant Cuisine…

Last Updated: September 2025Tags: Desert Safari, Dune Bashing, Dubai Tourism, Adventure Travel 🌅 Introduction Dubai’s desert safaris offer a blend of adrenaline, culture, and Arabian hospitality. Whether you crave heart-pounding 4×4 dune bashing in the Lehbab Red Dunes or prefer a luxury eco-safari with falcons and Bedouin dining, there’s a perfect experience for every traveler. Below, we explore the top-rated desert safari operators in 2025, combining ratings, experience quality, and safety standards for unforgettable adventures. 🚙 Top Operators for Dune Bashing & Adventure Operator Experience Type Key Features Avg. Rating (2025) Platinum Heritage Luxury & Eco-Friendly Vintage Land Rovers, wildlife,…

Dubai Land Department (DLD) concluded its participation at GITEX Global 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading government entity in smart real estate transformation and strengthening Dubai’s standing among the world’s most digitally advanced cities. Through a suite of initiatives and global partnerships, DLD demonstrated its vision of transforming the customer experience into a fully integrated digital model. The participation reflected its commitment to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, while aligning with Dubai’s vision of building a data- and AI-driven economy. AI and data tools DLD showcased a series of digital initiatives aimed…

Hyperliquid spent $644 million repurchasing HYPE, which accounted for 46% of all 2025 buybacks. Hyperliquid is leading the token buyback in 2025, according to CoinGecko. The platform has allocated over $644.64 million in revenue to repurchase its HYPE tokens through its Assistance Fund, which represents 46% of all token buyback spending this year. In fact, Hyperliquid’s buyback efforts are equivalent to the combined spending of the next nine largest buybacks. HYPE Buybacks Overshadow Market To date, at least 21.36 million HYPE tokens have been repurchased. This figure accounted for roughly 2.1% of the total supply. Monthly buybacks have averaged…

Kevin Hartz tends to be first through the door. In 2001, he co-founded Xoom, back when sending money across borders meant standing in line at Western Union. In 2013, it went public, and in 2015, PayPal paid $1.1 billion for it. Four years after launching Xoom, he co-founded Eventbrite, which went public in 2018 and turned buying event tickets into something you could do without wanting to throw your laptop in the ocean. After a stint at Founders Fund, Hartz co-founded his own venture firm, A* Capital (a nod to a computer science algorithm), then in 2020, he spotted another…

XBase Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services (XBase), a subsidiary of XBD Group, today announced that it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for a Broker-Dealer Services Licence. This approval marks the final stage before XBase begins operations, pending full authorisation — a pivotal milestone in the UAE’s rapidly expanding virtual assets and digital finance sector, and a testament to Dubai’s position as a global hub for regulated virtual asset activity. The achievement aligns with Dubai’s broader efforts to establish a transparent and trusted virtual assets ecosystem. The emirate now leads the world’s…

Abu Dhabi and Dubai accelerated their tech and investment agendas, while Saudi Arabia unveiled another mega project in Makkah. Golden Visa holders gained new global privileges, and the Gulf’s World Cup dreams came true once again. Catch up with 10 top stories this week as selected by Arabian Business editors. UAE announces major new Golden Visa benefits UAE Golden Visa holders will now receive expanded global support and emergency assistance following the launch of a dedicated suite of consular services described as the first of its kind worldwide. It marks a major expansion of privileges for the UAE’s long-term residents…

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC),and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA),the specialist regulator responsible for regulating and overseeing the virtual assets sector in the Emirate of Dubai and its free zones excluding the DIFC, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU will enhance cooperation and collaboration between the two regulators in undertaking their responsibilities within their respective jurisdictions and will further support the development of a robust and well-regulated virtual asset market in Dubai. The MoU was signed by Mark Steward, Chief Executive of the DFSA, and…