Author: Emirates Insight
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In a powerful example of healthcare innovation through technology, Smart Salem, Dubai’s premier medical fitness and wellness center, has successfully transformed its operations by migrating to a fully cloud-based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). This shift was made possible through a strategic partnership with e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e&. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, e& serves over 194.8 million customers and 15.1 million customers in UAE With expertise in digital infrastructure and regulatory alignment, e& enterprise is the go-to partner for healthcare institutions seeking innovation, scalability, and compliance. Smart Salem is one such customer…
The weather for the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday long weekend in the UAE is quite mixed. Here’s what you need to knowNot hopping on a plane but planning to venture out of the house this long weekend? Here’s your UAE weather update to help you plan your schedule – whether you’re heading to brunch, a beach club, or still figuring out what to do (we’ve got some inspo here if you need it). These updates come straight from the NCM.Weather for Thursday, September 4According to the NCM, the weather will be fair to partly cloudy with a chance of some…
The Federal Reserve has announced a new event happening on October 21 that will take a deep look at how payments are changing. Called the Payments Innovation Conference, the event will bring together policymakers, finance executives, and developers working on new ways to move money. It gives the Fed a chance to directly engage with the tools that are starting to shape modern finance. Stablecoins Take a Central Role A major focus will be on stablecoins and how they might fit into the broader financial system. These are digital tokens tied to currencies like the dollar, and they’re starting to…
From Hatta’s dawn paddles to Yas Island’s indoor thrills, let the open road lead you here this long weekendThe long weekend is knocking on our doors and it’s the perfect excuse to pile into the car with friends or family and make a mini-escape. This Friday, September 5, the UAE will observe the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, and with that comes a day off.From sunrise starts, golden-hour finishes, and cool(er) plans built around sea breezes, mountain sunsets and blissfully air-conditioned stops, here’s where to point your wheels across the UAE.Hatta (Dubai): blue-green dam mornings, mountain-cool eveningsAn easy 90-minute roll from…
Extended Metro and Tram hours, free parking, and round-the-clock smart centres confirmed for Friday, September 5Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has set special service hours for Friday, September 5, marking the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. With late-running rail services, free public parking, and 24/7 smart support across select centres, Dubai residents will have more time to travel.All Customer Happiness Centres will be closed on Friday, but the Smart centres in Umm Ramool, Deira, Al Barsha, Al Twar, and at RTA Head Office will operate round-the-clock as normal. On rail, the Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines will run an…
Chedi Hospitality, in partnership with Diriyah Company, has unveiled The Chedi Residences Wadi Safar, an exclusive collection of 20 branded villas set within the cliffs of Diriyah’s landmark Wadi Safar masterplan. Designed by the globally renowned Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the villas mark Chedi Hospitality’s debut branded residences in Saudi Arabia, introducing the brand’s philosophy of cultural authenticity and timeless elegance to one of the Kingdom’s most prestigious destinations. The four- and five-bedroom villas are carefully integrated into the natural landscape, offering privacy, harmony, and sweeping views over the Greg Norman-designed Signature Golf Course. The Chedi Residences Wadi Safar in…
Grass crypto, a decentralized web scraping (DePIN) protocol built on the Solana blockchain, has introduced its Android app. Now all eyes are on whether GRASS price can hold strong ahead of the highly awaited S2 airdrop – here’s the full story. Touch GrassPriceMarket CapGRASS$83.29K24h7d30d1yAll time Grass Crypto Takes to Revolut and Google Store On August 11, Grass officially launched on the Revolut app. According to an X post, users can trade Grass directly within the app, benefiting from ultra-low fees and simple on/off ramps. The service is currently available to users in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area…
Dubai Chambers, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the World Chambers Federation (WCF), launched the Chamber Benchmarking Tool, which enables chambers of commerce to access best practices and compare their performance to regional and global averages in operational excellence as well as the seven core roles & responsibilities. These include Economic Research & Business Intelligence; Advocacy & Policy Representation; International Trade & Investment Attraction; Training, Skills Development & Workforce Support; Networking & Business Collaboration; Advisory & Support Services, and Legal & Dispute Resolution. The Chamber Benchmarking Tool was launched during Dubai Chambers’ participation in the 14th…
Fuze, a regulated financial services infrastructure provider with operations across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, has announced the opening of its new office at Expo City Dubai. Spanning over 8,000 square feet, the project was designed by one of the Middle East’s most respected architectural firms, Seen Architects, with fit-out conducted by homegrown Dubai studio, Livespace. The office is part of Fuze’s strategic growth plans, as it accelerates its compliant operations across the region. Fuze is locally regulated in Dubai by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and is actively hiring for roles within the new office including…