Author: Emirates Insight
Shaping the Future of Business, Governance, and Innovation in the GCC, the Summit Brings Together Global Advisory Leaders to Explore Trends, Best Practices, and Opportunities Across Government, Family Businesses, and Investment Ecosystems Dubai will host some of the world’s leading governance and advisory experts at the Megatrends Summit 2025, taking place on 18 November at the Marriott Resort, Palm Jumeirah. Hosted by the global professional body Advisory Board Centre, the Summit marks its debut in Dubai and spotlights the city as a rising global hub for governance, advisory, and innovation in the GCC. As GCC economies continue to play a…
Each of these distinct categories have been evaluated using our most sophisticated methodology yet. Nine weighted metrics – from legacy and economic contribution to cultural impact, innovation, and social reach – were applied by our panel. The result is a nuanced portrait of Arab leadership that recognises influence isn’t one-dimensional, but flows through multiple channels of power. Family Dynasties celebrates the multigenerational empires anchoring regional economies while reinventing tradition for a new era. These are the names most people will recognise. Here you’ll find Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, whose Al Habtoor Group has evolved from a small engineering firm in…
Get ready for the return of Domain Days Dubai 2025 – the Middle East and Africa’s must-attend conference on domains, web hosting, cloud, and every facet of web presence. Set for 22-23 October at the stunning Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, this year’s event promises to be bigger and bolder than ever. As a pivotal gathering for industry leaders, Domain Days Dubai dives deep into crucial topics like domain investments, Web3 innovations, WordPress and cybersecurity advancements. Attendees can expect a dynamic lineup of fireside chats, panel discussions, and expert insights, all aimed at honing best practices in domain registration, investing, parking,…
After 12 silent years, a miner-era Bitcoin wallet has shocked markets. A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet has suddenly sprung to life after 12 years. Data shared by Lookonchain revealed that it transferred a whopping 400.08 BTC, which is worth roughly $44.29 million, to multiple new addresses in the early hours of 29th September. The coins originally came from miners 15 years ago, which makes this a rare and historic movement of early-era Bitcoin. Sleeping Bitcoin Giant Awakens Such moves often capture market attention, as they can point to profit-taking by early adopters or potential selling pressure. An analyst noted that the…
It’s no secret that vibe coding — using AI-powered coding tools to build apps and websites via natural language prompts — is exploding in popularity. In July, Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable hit $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) just eight months after launch, plans to close the year at $250 million ARR and thinks it will hit $1 billion ARR within the next 12 months. Meanwhile, Replit said earlier this month that its ARR soared from $2.8 million to $150 million in less than a year. These companies’ remarkable growth has fueled a wave of competitors, many of which are also quickly…
On International Translation Day, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in collaboration with the Emirates Literature Foundation, will celebrate the transformative power of literature to bring worlds together. At the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026, two landmark initiatives will highlight the importance of translation, underscoring its role in connecting readers across languages and cultures. As part of this collaboration, Dubai Culture will support the Festival’s Translation Strand, a dedicated programme focused on how translation makes literature accessible to all. With a particular emphasis on the exchange between Arabic and other languages, especially English, the initiative will feature distinguished…
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of the Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator, in partnership with Dubai Silicon Oasis, the New Economy Academy and Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT Dubai). The initiative forms part of The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World national campaign, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to reinforce the UAE’s global leadership in entrepreneurship. The campaign is overseen by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism in collaboration with the UAE Government Media Office, with participation from the UAE Council for Entrepreneurship…
In today’s fast-paced digital world, a website is more than just an online presence, it is often the first touchpoint between a brand and its audience. With user expectations rising and competition intensifying, businesses need websites that are not only visually appealing but also intelligent, adaptive, and user-friendly. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing web design. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “AI tools are now empowering businesses, designers, and entrepreneurs to build smart websites that engage visitors, personalize experiences, and drive measurable results.” The Shift from Traditional to Smart Web Design Traditional web design often relied on manual coding,…
Another busy week lies ahead on the United States economic calendar, with a raft of labor market data in focus. Crypto markets are showing a rare green Monday morning in Asia following last week’s big declines, though the recovery might be short-lived. While inflation appears contained, despite a fresh round of tariff-related headlines, the labor market remains an evolving narrative. Core PCE inflation data matched expectations last week, reinforcing hopes for more Federal Reserve rate cuts. “The labor market prints this week will begin to show us if the curve is going to steepen from here or if the Fed…
After some quiet weeks of startup raises, we’ve seen some course correction on the funding front over the past few weeks, and the trend is continuing. The last week of September saw $94.4 million raised across the tech, marketing, robotics and fleet spaces. Leading the charge was Morse Micro with $88 million in Series C. Morse Micro: $88 million Members of the Morse Micro team at CES 2023. Source: LinkedIn/Morse Micro Sydney-based technology company Morse Micro leads this week’s funding round-up after securing $88 million in Series C funding for its long-range Wi-Fi chips. The funding round was led by Japanese semiconductor…