Author: Emirates Insight
The UAE’s economy posted robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising 3.9 per cent to AED455bn ($124bn) compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary figures from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. Non-oil UAE GDP expanded by 5.3 per cent to AED352bn ($95.9bn), while oil-related activities accounted for 22.7 per cent of total GDP in Q1. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said: “The preliminary estimates released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre for the first quarter of 2025 reaffirm the strength and resilience…
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon just lost a $14M court battle over a failed Singapore penthouse deal, as global legal cases mount following the Terra-Luna collapse. The High Court dismissed his claim, ruling that the developer was within its rights to keep the deposit after the purchase fell through. The upshot is: Do Kwon is finally on trial. 135 years down to potentially 12 years. The judge wants to give him 25. Despite the judge ruling against him, he’ll get a lesser sentence than SBF. The property in question, a 7,600-square-foot Orchard Road duplex valued at S$38.8M, was intended to…
The fountain show features water, fire, and light choreographed in perfect harmony to Zimmer’s compositionLove a fountain show? Atlantis The Royal and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have teamed up with Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to debut his composition Diamond in the Desert – inspired by his immersive journey through Dubai – as part of the renowned Skyblaze Fountain Show at the resort.The 4.5-minute show features water, fire, and light choreographed in perfect harmony to Zimmer’s masterpiece. It debuts this Friday, September 12, at 7pm. You can experience the best views from the resort’s restaurants, so if…
Finding a parking spot in Dubai is about to get easier as Parkin adds 3,000 new spaces before the end of 2025Dubai drivers are set to benefit from thousands of new parking spaces this year as the city works to make getting around easier. Parkin, the largest public parking operator in the emirate, is expanding its network to help reduce congestion and improve urban mobility.Thousands of new spaces plannedParkin’s Chief Executive Mohamed Abdullah Al Ali told Emarat Al Youm that the company plans to add around 3,000 new parking slots before the end of 2025.Parkin’s growing networkBy the end of…
The token behind MYX Finance, a decentralized exchange for perpetual derivatives, surged more than +173% in a single day. Let’s dive into what’s driving this surge. The spike pushed its fully diluted valuation close to $3Bn, but market watchers say the move may not be entirely organic. MYX Finance runs a non-custodial exchange that uses a “Matching Pool Mechanism” to reduce slippage by pooling liquidity. It also allows trades across multiple blockchains, positioning itself as a leaner alternative to centralized futures markets. The platform highlights capital efficiency as a key feature. How Did MYX Price Jump Over +173%? MyohoPriceMarket CapMYX$0.0024h7d30d1yAll…
If you haven’t been keeping up-to-date, a number of concerts in Abu Dhabi are coming up, and you will be sorry if you missed them…Looking to hit up the biggest and best festivals, shows, concerts, and more in Abu Dhabi this year? Bookmark this piece and start circling your calendars.Here are all the massive events, shows and concerts in Abu Dhabi 2025 (and 2026)Wael KfouryWael KfouryExperience the magic of ‘The King of Romance’, when Wael Kfoury performs at Space 42 in Abu Dhabi, blending passion and melody in perfect harmony. The Lebanese singer and musician is one of the Arab…
Dubai startup Luxury For You has officially launched in the UAE, offering access to more than 1,200 designer brands and shipping to 130 countries worldwide. Founded by corporate professionals-turned-entrepreneurs Karan Singh Ahluwalia and Vaibhav Singh, the venture was created to fill a gap in the Middle East’s luxury e-commerce space by combining exclusivity and seamless service. Karan Singh Ahluwalia, co-founder of Luxury For You, said: “We wanted to build a members-only platform that redefines luxury retail. From insider pricing and priority access to global collection drops, to NFC-verified authenticity and a personal WhatsApp concierge, we’ve designed a model that combines…
Dubai is home to some of the best fine dining in the world, and there’s no better way to experience it than through a tasting menuThese carefully designed journeys allow chefs to showcase their creativity while giving diners the chance to enjoy a variety of flavours in one sitting. From Michelin-starred restaurants to intimate chef-led experiences, the city offers tasting menus for every food lover.Here are some of the most impressive tasting menus in Dubai to add to your list.LoonaImage: What’s On ArchiveLoona brings modern Italian flair to Downtown Dubai. Their 12-course tasting menu, Loona Russa, begins with a selection…
Little Pepe has raised over $18 million in its presale, with tokens priced at $0.0019 each. The project promises more than typical meme coin speculation – it claims to be building a dedicated Layer 2 blockchain powered by memes and zero transaction taxes. The crypto space has seen countless frog-themed tokens, but LILPEPE positions itself as the “next evolution of meme coins.” The team describes their project as a Layer 2 blockchain engineered for speed, security, and ultra-low fees, all powered by memes. At the heart of the ecosystem lies $LILPEPE, the utility token fueling every corner of the Little Pepe…
Startups run on speed, iteration, and hustle. But in 2025, agentic AI is stepping in to handle much of the hustle — autonomously managing tasks, learning from feedback, and optimizing workflows in real time. The shift is subtle but seismic: if AI handles the technical, what remains distinctly human? The answer isn’t code. It’s communication, empathy and imagination. Startups that once scaled by sheer technical brilliance must now lean into soft skills as their differentiator. In an era where everyone has access to the same smart tools, it’s how you lead, relate, and adapt that will set your startup apart.…