Author: Emirates Insight
Backed by soaring demand, rising property values, and transformative mega-projects, the district is attracting strategic investors looking to secure assets before mainstream maturity drives prices higher. Ras Al Khaimah’s property sector posted a 118 per cent surge in transactions in 2024, with volumes climbing to AED15.08bn ($4.1bn) compared to AED6.94bn ($1.9bn) in 2023. Ras Al Khaimah real estate In the first quarter of 2025 alone, residential prices jumped 39 per cent year-on-year, fuelled by appetite for luxury and branded residences on Al Marjan Island and in emerging destinations like RAK Central. Looking ahead, the emirate’s economy is projected to expand…
Bitcoin mining now has the Trump name attached through another Eric Trump crypto project. American Bitcoin, supported by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., hit the Nasdaq on Wednesday through a merger with a small-cap miner, sidestepping the usual IPO route. The crypto stock debuted around $8, surged to $13, and pulled back to roughly $10 by midday. For a moment, its market value touched $7.5Bn, 99Bitcoins reported. But by Thursday midday, it was trading closer to $6.35. The crash has many asking, “Is this another Trump family rugpull?” this is the American Bitcoin company the Trumps have taken part…
From sweeping tax reforms in UAE Free Zones to record real estate sales in Dubai, it’s been a week of major headlines shaping the region’s business landscape. Exclusive deals, like Tashas Group’s $27m expansion with Arada, highlight shifting consumer trends, while Oman unveiled its landmark Golden Residency for investors. Corporate culture came under the spotlight with the unveiling of the Middle East’s 100 Best Places to Work, and Dubai’s $1.36bn online food delivery market got a regulatory boost. Catch up with the biggest stories this week as selected by Arabian Business editors. UAE announces new tax rules for Free Zones…
Time to look up in September, as the UAE will witness one of the longest lunar eclipses it has seen in a while…If you’re drawn to all things astronomical, take note that in September, the UAE will witness the Blood Moon – ‘the biggest astronomical event of the year’: a total lunar eclipse that is set to last 1 hour and 22 minutes. Not only is it the largest eclipse of 2025, but it is also the longest the UAE has seen in recent years.And the 82-minute time span just includes the maximum eclipse (totality). From the beginning of the…
Sora Ventures, a venture firm based in Taiwan, has just announced a billion-dollar Bitcoin treasury fund. It’s being described as the first of its kind in Asia and marks a new chapter for Bitcoin adoption across the region. Until now, most of the major Bitcoin treasury moves have come from the US or Europe. This fund changes that dynamic and gives Asia its own strong entry into the mix. Initial Backing and Ambitious Outlook The fund is already off to a solid start. Sora Ventures has raised $200 million from investors across the region and plans to bring in the…
Dubai has witnessed remarkable growth in its spa and wellness industry over the past decade, driven by rising tourism, an expanding expatriate population, and increasing demand for luxury lifestyle experiences. As one of the world’s leading travel and leisure destinations, Dubai has positioned itself as a hub for wellness tourism, blending traditional Middle Eastern healing practices with cutting-edge global treatments. High-end hotels and resorts such as the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Royal, and Bulgari Resort have invested heavily in signature spas, offering exclusive therapies and wellness journeys that attract both residents and international visitors. The industry’s expansion is also…
Dubai has a wide range of supermarkets catering to every taste and budgetWhether you want fresh food, international brands, or affordable deals, there is a store in Dubai for you. Here is a guide to some of the most popular supermarkets in Dubai.Note that some items mentioned may vary depending on the size of the shops across Dubai CarrefourCarrefour is one of the biggest supermarkets in Dubai. You can find almost everything under one roof. It also offers fresh cakes, breads, and on-the-go food from its deli section. You can also grab bundle deals, electronics, and clothes. It is perfect for…
An early Ethereum whale just came back to life in a big way. After nearly a decade of silence, this wallet moved 150,000 ETH into staking. At today’s prices, that works out to roughly $645 million. The wallet originally received one million ETH during the 2015 ICO and had barely moved since. A Surprise Move After Years of Inactivity For years, this address sat untouched. Then suddenly, over the course of one day, it sent huge chunks of ETH across three different wallets and staked it all. This wasn’t a selloff or a quick exit. It was a clear bet…
DP World is set to launch a new shipping service linking Morocco with the UK and Northern Europe, reducing export times for fruit and vegetable shipments to Britain by up to two days. The service promises fresher produce for consumers, lower costs for retailers, and a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The new “Atlas” service, starting in November 2025, will connect Morocco’s key hubs at Agadir and Casablanca with DP World’s owned terminals at London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway. DP World UK-Morocco service Using two dedicated vessels, the route will deliver improved-quality Moroccan produce into both the UK and Europe. By…
Crypto treasury stocks slid Thursday after The Information reported that Nasdaq is tightening oversight on companies raising capital to stockpile crypto. We suspect that the main gamble on the “treasury company” LARPing was the hope that we’d see “strategic crypto reserves” by relevant nation states by now. Could you imagine Vietnam hodling XRP, or Ghana Bitcoin? This, of course, hasn’t materialized yet and might not materialize any time soon. Meanwhile, Nasdaq is making it harder on crypto treasury companies, telling certain listed firms that shareholder approval may be required before issuing new shares to buy digital assets. Crypto treasury companies…