Author: Emirates Insight

Apple’s big reveal brings the iPhone 17 AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to the UAE on September 19Apple has just dropped a huge line up of new tech. From the sleek iPhone 17 series to the next generation AirPods Pro 3 and the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 there is plenty for fans in the UAE to get excited about. Pre orders start this week with official release in stores from September 19.As we all know, people queue for new Apple devices like it’s the event of the year. Before you start lining up, here’s your complete…

Australians love reminding ourselves we invented Wi-Fi, the black box and the Hills Hoist. But those stories are outdated. The challenges we face today are new. Nostalgia won’t build the systems we need to turn our next breakthrough into something the world buys. No wonder we rank 68 out of 69 countries for entrepreneurship in the 2025 International Institute for Management Development (IMD) world competitive ratings. Our problem isn’t talent or ideas. It’s the system that supports them. Too often, ideas head offshore to be commercialised because we haven’t built the right systems, incentives or cultural settings to support them…

Ah, a Dubai resident’s staple, Ripe Market in the winter seasonThe summer in Dubai is almost over, the temperature is beginning to cool, the schools are back and the traffic is…trafficking. Another sign that the winter is almost here is that Ripe Market is moving back outdoors and it’s soon.Ripe Market is Dubai’s beloved market that has quickly become a staple in the things to do in Dubai. Both tourists and residents can be found wandering happily around the stalls at the weekend when it’s open. The market is a shoppers paradise full of small businesses with stalls selling jewellery,…

Trump Media and Technology Group has rolled out a new feature on its Truth Social platform that ties its digital rewards system to cryptocurrency – will this scheme pay off? According to the company, users who subscribe to the Patriot Package, the paid version of its Truth+ streaming service, will now receive extra benefits, including access to “Truth gems.”  These gems can be earned through activities across Trump Media platforms and later converted into Cronos (CRO), the native token of Crypto.com, and the exchange’s wallet infrastructure will handle the conversion process. This move represents a shift in strategy. Earlier this…

The Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi, the top US Business school in the region, has launched its first Executive MBA program tailored for working professionals in the Middle East. The 23-month part-time curriculum promises the academic rigour of NYU Stern’s top-ranked EMBA programs, which will be highly contextualised for the MENA region. Graduates will receive a fully accredited MBA degree, jointly conferred by NYU Stern and NYU Abu Dhabi. The program offers a flexible structure for executives to pursue their education without pausing their careers. This format enables organisations to retain and further develop their top talent,…

Turn Grand Prix weekend into a rave as Keinemusik gets ready to light up Abu Dhabi on December 5Abu Dhabi is getting a serious dose of Berlin cool as the mighty Keinemusik are touching down for a one-night takeover of Yas Gateway Park on Friday December 5, with music rolling from 10.30pm deep into the early hours. Slotted squarely into #AbuDhabiGP weekend, it’s shaping up to be the after-party you plan your sleep schedule around.If you’ve somehow missed the phenomenon, Keinemusik is the collective and label formed in 2009 by Adam Port, &ME, Rampa and Reznik. A crew that blends techno,…

Add a new destination to your winter bucket listnew flight routes whatson.ae are regularly launched by airlines in and out of the UAE, connecting the emirates and its residents with a whole host of wanderlust-inducing destinations. And if Vienna has been high on your travel bucket list for a while, then take note, as Austrian Airlines is set to launch its “Dubai Deal” this winter.From December 1, 2025 until March 2026, Austrian Airlines will introduce five weekly low-cost flights between Vienna and Dubai, with return fares from a wallet-friendly EUR314 (roughly Dhs1,350).The Dhs1,350 Economy Light fare includes a hand luggage…

HYPE crypto hit a fresh record this week as institutional signals and new ecosystem bids pushed Hyperliquid into the spotlight. Can it overtake SOL in Q4? Here’s the analysis. HYPE price pushed to a new all-time high this week, climbing to $55.04 on September 9. The surge came as institutional interest and fresh bids in the Hyperliquid ecosystem drew more liquidity into the token, placing it among the top 15 digital assets by market rank. At the same time, Solana continues to hold its position near the $215-$220 range with strong spot and derivatives activity. As the sixth-largest crypto by…

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development in the region, has announced the launch of the Dubai South Business Hub (DSBH). A digital-first free zoneplatform by Dubai South, built to simplify and accelerate business setup for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and global enterprises. Strategically located within Dubai South Business Park, DSBH redefines company formation by combining same-day licensing, end-to-end digital applications, and a founder-first approach. Entrepreneurs can set up their business entirely online, manage documentation through a secure portal, and access one-click services for licenses, visas, renewals, and compliance. Beyond formation, DSBH provides companies with a Beyond Hub platform – a suite…

Over the past week, conversations about women founders and venture capital in Australia have been amplified by Blackbird’s latest portfolio data, reported by Startup Daily’s Simon Thomsen, alongside Elaine Stead’s thoughtful piece, The myth of the funnel. Both point to something important: The numbers we track matter, but the story they tell depends on how we read them. This transparency allows us to move from anecdote to evidence – thanks in large part to the outstanding work of  Noga Edelstein and the team at Equity Clear, who have championed openness and brought critical data into the open. The ‘funnel is…