Author: Emirates Insight
If you’re looking to experience the best Onam celebrations in Dubai, here are the top places that capture the festival’s essenceOnam, the vibrant harvest festival of Kerala, is a time of joy, tradition, and togetherness. For Keralites and festival enthusiasts living in Dubai, this cultural celebration brings a slice of home to the city’s multicultural tapestry. From traditional feasts to cultural performances, Dubai offers a variety of venues where you can soak in the spirit of Onam and create unforgettable memories with family and friendsHere are the top places to celebrate Onam in Dubai:Punjab Grill DubaiPunjab GrillFor just Dhs99, diners…
The UAE and India are developing closer economic and diplomatic ties as trade jumped almost 20 per cent to $65bn last year. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Indian Business Council in the UAE to explore new avenues for strengthening economic ties and private sector collaboration between the two countries. The meeting builds on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which entered into force in May 2022 and has been instrumental in driving bilateral trade and investment. UAE-India trade Al Zeyoudi underscored the importance of India as a trading partner, noting that…
If you have lost your Emirates ID or it has become damaged, there is no need to panicYour Emirates ID is more than just a card in your wallet. It’s like a mini hard drive holding way more about you than you think. But if you’ve lost it, do not worry. You can easily apply for an Emirates ID replacement online using the UAEICP app.Here is everything you need to know, from reporting it to receiving your new card.Report it straight awayAs soon as you realise your card is damaged, you must report it at the nearest ICP Customer Happiness…
Bitcoin is clinging to $110,000 amid the boring crypto market, while Ethereum Layer-2 like Arbitrum is making news today. The total crypto market cap sits at $3.9 trillion, but the 24-hour volume is recorded at a huge $124 billion. People are now waiting for September, as August is historically bad for crypto. ARB ▼-5.39% updates is stealing the news headline today as an ex-Ripple engineer thinks that its dual-speed transactions can reshape crypto Layer-2 market dynamics. Layer-2 comes with cheaper fees and lightning fast transaction speed which pull more liquidity into it. ETH ▼-3.17% also has its supply dropped as…
Etihad Arena swaps rock concerts for rope climbs in its first-ever indoor race this month. And there’s a cool What’s On discount, tooUsually when you head to Etihad Arena, it’s to catch a global pop star belting ballads or a UFC fighter getting introduced with enough pyrotechnics to roast a marshmallow. But on Saturday, September 20, the mood shifts from glitter and glam to grit and glory, as the Middle East’s first-ever indoor Spartan City Race crashes into Abu Dhabi.Forget the sand dunes, blistering sun, and long-distance crawls under barbed wire. Instead, Spartan is bringing the pain (and the gains)…
Dubai Airports showcases talent of artists of determination in an inspiring new exhibitionThere’s art all over Dubai; be it indoors in a sleek art gallery or outdoors under the stars, it’s everywhere you look, and this includes the Dubai Airports (DXB). If you are travelling via DXB this September, make some time to go see a new exhibition showcasing the wonderful creations by Mawaheb – an art studio for People of Determination.DXB has partnered with the Dubai-based studio to feature 12 captivating canvases that celebrate the creativity of its artists and reaffirm a long-standing partnership rooted in inclusion.The initiative aligns with the UAE’s ‘Year of Community‘, reinforcing Dubai Airports‘ commitment…
On September 3, Ondo Finance announced the launch of Ondo Global Markets. Could Ondo’s tokenized Wall Street model reshape global equity markets, and what does it mean for the future of stocks? Let’s dive in. The platform is designed to let non-U.S. investors access tokenized versions of over 100 U.S. stocks and ETFs anytime. The company also plans to expand this list to more than 1,000 by the end of the year. Marketed as the start of “Wall Street 2.0,” Ondo presents the rollout as a step forward in global finance, much like how stablecoins made money markets more accessible. …
Saudi Arabia and the UK are developing diplomatic and economic ties as the two countries work towards $40bn trade relations by 2030. The closing conference of the GREAT FUTURES initiative took place in London, coinciding with the fifth meeting of the economic and social pillar of the Saudi-UK Strategic Partnership Council, co-chaired by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The event welcomed the largest Saudi trade delegation to date, including 195 business leaders and 33 government officials, alongside more than 320 representatives of British companies and around…
Global K-pop festival Dream Concert lands in Abu Dhabi this November with music, culture and fan experiences.Abu Dhabi is about to feel the full force of K-pop fever. The Dream Concert, one of the world’s biggest and longest-running K-pop festivals, will make its Middle East debut at Etihad Park on Yas Island on November 22, 2025.The capital will swap Formula One engines for light sticks as fans gather for a night of high-octane performances, stadium-sized production and the kind of setlists that turn concerts into history books. Tickets go on sale at 8pm on September 10.For thirty years, Dream Concert…
You’ve been seeing your friends and colleagues discussing cryptocurrency. Some have invested heavily and are reaping benefits, but you’re not sure where to start, and the interface of most crypto wallets is not the most user-friendly one. However, Tangem Wallet is here to change that for you. The hardware wallet features a sleek design, a simple setup process, and strong security. To make the deal even sweeter, Tangem is currently offering 10% off to 99Bitcoins readers. Tangem Wallet: A Different Take on Crypto Security Hardware wallets have been considered the gold standard for keeping your digital assets safe, but they…