Author: Emirates Insight
We dug through Instagram to find some of the best shots of the Blood Moon in the UAEIf you’re drawn to all things astronomical, you would have surely heard or even seen the Blood Moon on September 7, 2025. It was deemed ‘the biggest astronomical event of the year’. It is not only the largest eclipse of 2025, but it is also the longest the UAE has seen in recent years.And if you missed it because you were dining indoors or just totally forgot, here’s the action you missed.Here are your stunning photos of the Blood Moon in the UAEThis timelapse…
TL;DR XRP enters Phase 4 cycle, approaching ATH with strong volume and Fibonacci target at $21.50. XRP/ETH reversal structure forms, with 0.00071 breakout level signaling bullish momentum shift. Rate cut expectations and trade tensions push risk flows into crypto, boosting XRP’s position. XRP Moves Toward Key Resistance XRP is trading at $2.91 after a 6% gain over the past week. The 24-hour price increase stands at 3%, with trading volume at $4.79 billion. Analyst CW said the next phase of growth may begin only after the price breaks above the all-time high, which was registered in mid-July at $3.65. “The…
Drivers, take note as there are more traffic diversions announced by RTA as work begins on the highly anticipated Dubai Metro Blue LineNo one loves sitting in traffic, but if you want to steer clear of jams, it pays to know what roads are closed. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new diversions as construction ramps up on the upcoming Dubai Metro Blue Line.The latest change sees the closure of the road leading to the multi-storey car park at Centrepoint Station from Airport Road. Directional signage has been put in place, and the RTA is urging drivers to…
While overseas postings were once considered the fast track to career success, today’’s top executives are increasingly declining international relocations. Our conversations with organizations over the past six months reveal that approximately 80% of multinational corporations have experienced a significant uptick in the number of leaders who are reluctant to accept overseas assignments. This shift is forcing firms to rethink their global talent strategies, potentially reshaping how business gets done across borders. Join us for the exclusive media launch of the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking for a discussion on the changing shape of global competitiveness, where we will reveal:…
Apple fans, the wait is nearly over as the launch of the iPhone 17 is on the horizonApple will launch the iPhone 17 this week on Tuesday, September 9, at Apple Park in California in the United States of America. It is one of the biggest events of the year, with viewers tuning in from all over the world. In the UAE, thankfully, we can watch live from our device.All the details you need to know are below:How to watch it liveYou can tune in from anywhere in the UAE. Apple is streaming the event in a few different ways:…
Markets declined last week after the US jobs reports confirmed that the labor market is visibly slowing down. Crypto assets have been range-bound over the weekend, awaiting another week that is packed with key inflation data. The Federal Reserve has two mandates: maximum employment and stable prices, and investors are about to receive data on the second mandate’s trends this week. “It’s all about inflation this week ahead of a pivotal Fed meeting that is 10 days away,” said the Kobeissi Letter. Economic Events September 8 to 12 The August Producer Price Index (PPI) report is released on Wednesday, providing…
Winter is coming, sort of…It doesn’t take a meteorologist to tell you that temperatures are starting to climb down from those fiery summer highs. But with the prevailing humidity levels in coastal regions, unbundling the hoodies from their space in the top of the wardrobe, still feels a little while away.We’ve got more on when we can expect things to cool down, a little further on.Why does it get so humid this time of year?The main culprit for why we get these moist nights, evenings and mornings in the UAE around this time of year, is a change of dominant…
‘When is the next UAE public holiday?’ is a question on all of our minds this morningBack at your desks on Monday after a long weekend for Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday and wondering when the next public holiday in the UAE is? Here’s what we know…Our next public holiday is in December for Eid Al Etihad (previously, National Day and UAE Union Day). It officially falls on December 2 and 3, which is a Tuesday and Wednesday.However, earlier this year, a new law came into effect – Cabinet Resolution No. (27) of 2024 Concerning the Public Holidays in the State –…
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the repeal of Ministerial Decision No. 265 of 2023, replacing it with Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025 on Qualifying Activities and Excluded Activities, which clarifies the scope of Qualifying Activities for Corporate Tax purposes in Free Zones. The new updates expand the scope of Qualifying Commodity Trading to include industrial chemicals, associated by-products of qualifying commodities, and environmental commodities. UAE tax rules They also provide clarifications on Treasury and financing services for Related Parties. In addition, the MoF has issued Ministerial Decision No. 230 of 2025 on the Specification of Recognised Price Reporting…
After a turbulent few months in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space, Uniswap has managed to reclaim its position as the market leader in what appears to be a strong comeback in August 2025. The platform recorded a trading volume of $111.8 billion, up 28.3% month-on-month, representing the second time this year it has surpassed the $100 billion mark. Uniswap Strikes Back According to the latest report shared by CoinGecko, this resurgence allowed Uniswap to recover from its June low, when its market share had fallen to 19.4%, overtaken by PancakeSwap amid the latter’s surge driven by the Binance Alpha 2.0…