Author: Emirates Insight

After years of testing and regulatory hurdles, Australian startup Vow has released its cultured (or ‘lab-grown’) Japanese quail in Australian restaurants. And I’ve finally had the chance to taste it. As a technology journalist, home cook, and self-proclaimed foodie, I’ve kept a close eye on the alternative meat space for many years. My past adventures have included sneaking into closed taste-tests of Impossible’s pork at CES and sampling plant-based chicken engineered by an ex-Boeing scientist in a backstreet Seattle lab. So since Vow first announced its cultured Japanese quail product, known as ‘Forged’ in early 2024, I have been impatiently…

Ramen has become one of Dubai’s favourite comfort foods, and the city is packed with steaming bowls of noodles, rich broths and tasty toppingsWe’ve rounded up some of the best spots in the city where you can slurp your way through delicious bowls of ramen, from homegrown favourites to chef-led restaurants with recipes perfected over decades.YUi Ramen HouseA relaxed spot serving bowls of ramen packed with flavour. The signature paitan ramen with tender rib eye is a must-try, while the menu also features tasty veggie options. If you prefer something lighter, there are a few Japanese small plates and skewers…

BTC ▼-1.15% has surged past $112,000, maintaining its dominance as institutional investors ramp up their holdings. Public companies now own more than 1 million BTC, valued over $111 billion, with Strategy leading at 636,505 BTC. New entrants like XXI and Bitcoin Standard Treasury are also expanding rapidly, tightening available supply as just 5.2% of Bitcoin remains to be mined. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.21T24h7d30d1yAll time The market capitalisation stands at $3.83 trillion, with a neutral Fear & Greed Index of 41, reflecting cautious optimism. For many investors, this has reinforced Bitcoin as the best crypto to buy for exposure to the market’s strongest…

Dubai’s real estate market maintained its strong momentum in August 2025, with 18,564 transactions worth AED50.7bn ($13.8bn), according to new data from Property Finder. The figures represent a 15 per cent increase in transaction volume and a 7 per cent rise in value compared to August 2024. The market’s growth was driven by surging off-plan demand, with transaction volumes up 25 per cent year-on-year and values higher by 11 per cent. Dubai real estate Secondary off-plan deals were particularly strong, totalling AED4.1bn ($1.1bn) across 1,978 transactions — a sharp rise of 59 per cent in volume and 69 per cent…

With over 210,000 years of human history, 34.2 square kilometres of adventure, and now even a UNESCO Heritage status, Mleiha National Park is a must-visit for culture-vultures, thrill-seekers and history lovers. With culture, heritage, and a passion for preserving history at its core, Sharjah has cemented its status as a must-visit for authentic, locally inspired experiences. Among its starring attractions is Mleiha. Transformed into a National Park as of February 2025, this fascinating enclave invites guests to adventure across golden dunes, travel back in time to ancient civilisations and stay in dazzling eco-retreats.To inspire your next visit, we asked Omar Jasim…

The SEC has laid out a packed agenda for the months ahead, and digital assets are getting a lot of attention. Out of twenty new rules in the pipeline, nearly half are focused on crypto. The agency is calling this push Project Crypto, and it shows a clear desire to give structure to an area that has long been filled with uncertainty. This new approach is being led by Chair Paul Atkins, who seems determined to shift away from aggressive enforcement and toward clearer guidance. Issuance and Trading Guidelines Take Shape One of the biggest areas of focus will be…

Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM) has announced the launch of “Dubai Retail” as the unified brand for more than 40 malls and lifestyle destinations across the city. The move marks a major milestone in DHAM’s growth strategy following the integration of Nakheel and Meydan into Dubai Holding in 2024, designed to boost efficiency, scalability, and long-term competitiveness in retail operations. With the introduction of Dubai Retail, DHAM brings together a portfolio spanning 10 malls, 15 lifestyle destinations, and 18 community retail centres, covering more than 13 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) and housing over 6,500 retailers. Dubai…

Dubai’s favourite family-friendly ‘edutainment’ attraction Modesh World 2025 has wrapped up another wonder-filled season of all-round fun, creativity, and joy, bringing more ways than ever for parents and children to create treasured memories together. The 26th edition welcomed thousands of visitors across 27 action-packed days at Dubai World Trade Centre, transporting families into a magical wonderland of transformative experiences featuring everyone’s favourite Modesh and Dana. Organised by DXB LIVE, the experiential agency of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), in partnership with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), Modesh World once again proved to be the ultimate indoor family destination of…

DP World’s $2.5bn investment in developing end-to-end logistics infrastructure around the globe in 2025 is creating thousands of new jobs in construction. According to a company statement today, almost 5,000 new roles are being created to help deliver major transport projects in India, Britain, Ecuador, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, illustrating the scale of the economic transformation which accompanies DP World’s commitment to make trade flow. The international supply chain solutions business already employs more than 100,000 people directly. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, said: “We are delighted that our…

Is Trump getting rid of the income tax? President Donald Trump says tariffs could eliminate income taxes for most Americans. Economists disagree, but Trump is adamant that his tariff policy could wipe out income taxes for most households. “When tariffs cut in, many people’s income taxes will be substantially reduced, maybe even completely eliminated,” Trump said Wednesday. JUST IN: President Trump says tariffs could replace federal income tax. pic.twitter.com/yrwvuzbJoz — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) September 3, 2025 Trump says his policy would focus on Americans and investors making less than $200,000. Census Bureau data shows only 14.4% of U.S. households earned above…