Author: Emirates Insight
Those recent heavy showers across the UAE weren’t just luck, they were plannedThe National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has been running one of the world’s most advanced cloud seeding programs, designed to boost rainfall in a country where water is a precious resource.Cloud seeding is a way to help clouds produce more rain. Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets that sometimes need a little help to become heavy enough to fall as rain. By adding special particles like salt crystals or nanomaterials, scientists give water vapour something to cling to. This helps droplets grow bigger and heavier so…
Ethereum ETFs recorded their highest daily net inflows ever in the past 24 hours, reaching over a huge $1 billion. A milestone that displays growing institutional demand for ETH, with funds like BlackRock and Fidelity leading the total inflows. The past 24 hours, ETH inflows hit $1.018 billion, surpassing previous records high of $461 million days before. It’s a clear signal in a shift of investor focus. EthereumPriceMarket CapETH$517.82B24h7d30d1yAll time Is ETH The Best Crypto to Buy Amid Record-Breaking Inflows? Yesterday’s number shows BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust absorbed $639.8 million in inflows, purchasing around 150,000 ETH. Fidelity followed with $276.9…
Yas Beach is about to become the hottest dance floor in Abu Dhabi as the AfroBiano Festival returns for its third year on November 1Calling all music lovers, start practising your pouncing cat, body rolls and shaku shaku because November is your time to shine. The third annual AfroBiano Festival is taking over Yas Beach.Hailed as the biggest Amapiano and Afrobeats festival, this immersive experience is set to transform the soft white sand and turquoise waters of Yas Beach. It’s the perfect home for this festival which brings international DJs, live dance and African cuisines.Master YVK is the first artist…
There’s so much that sucks about Large Language Models, machine intelligence, spicy autocorrect, whatever you want to call it. But perhaps the deepest suck of all is that the worst people in the world control it. It’s Zuck. It’s Elon. It’s the fanboys of the Torment Nexus. These are the lizard people we’ve handed the keys to the future. Not because we trust them or even like them, but because they were holding them when we woke up after drinking that one light beer with the gritty sediment and weirdly metallic taste last night. And now they get to decide…
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly spent Dhs19 million on Georgina Rodríguez’s engagement ring, here’s where to find your own diamond showstopper in the UAEPortuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo proposed to his girlfriend, Georgina Rodríguez, with a ring so huge it could light up a stadium. She confirmed the news herself on Instagram, captioning a photo of the dazzling ring with “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives,” making their engagement official after eight years together. This is a man who doesn’t do small gestures. The engagement ring is the kind that stops traffic, sends photographers into a frenzy, and probably…
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has reported strong growth in the first half of 2025, welcoming 35,532 new member companies — a 4 per cent year-on-year increase — and driving member exports and re-exports to AED171.9bn ($46.8bn), up 18 per cent compared to H1 2024. The performance reinforces Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade and investment, backed by targeted initiatives to boost international market access and strengthen public-private partnerships. Record gains in trade activity and business support in this time include: Certificates of Origin issued: 409,083 (Up 10 per cent YoY) ATA Carnets processed: 2,961, covering goods worth AED1.94bn…
Is BlackRock set to become Ethereum’s Biggest Validator? ETH USD is on the verge of its next leg up after reclaiming $4,300 for the fourth time in 48 hours. A breakout from here likely takes the number two digital asset to a new all-time high, surpassing its November 2021 high of $4,878. This recent price action for Ethereum coincides with BlackRock making one of its most significant ETH purchases since it began accumulating, securing 150,584.76 $ETH for $639 million, taking the asset manager’s crypto holdings over $100 billion for the first time, per Arkham. (ARKHAM) DISCOVER: The 12+ Hottest Crypto…
Sponsored: Make the most of summer in Abu Dhabi with unmissable events, from concerts and culture to family shows and live sportsSummer months does not mean the capital slows down. Instead, Abu Dhabi buzzes with amazing entertainment and experiences for everyone to enjoy. Whatever your interests, the city has something for the whole family. With venues across Yas Island, Saadiyat Island, and the Corniche all just a short drive apart, you can fit more fun into every day.Here’s what’s happening across the city from now until the end of September:A must for music loversThe American nu-metal legends are bringing the…
Dubai’s party season starts with Lost FrequenciesIt’s been a quiet summer, but Dubai’s party scene is slowly getting back in motion. Leading the comeback? Lost Frequencies. The Belgian DJ is set to drop some of his biggest tracks live, right by the beach and that’s how you start October in Dubai.The eventBohemia Beach Club opens its season on Saturday, October 4, with Lost Frequencies bringing his signature tropical house sound straight from Belgium. Set at FIVE Palm Jumeirah, the venue’s got those wide-open sea views and a chilled vibe that turns into a lively party as the night goes on.About…
Stripe is working on a new blockchain called Tempo. It is designed to process payments quickly and is being developed with the backing of crypto investment firm Paradigm. The project is still early, with only a handful of people working on it. The existence of Tempo came to light through a job listing looking for engineers with experience in zero-knowledge proofs and Ethereum scaling. Built to Speak Ethereum’s Language Tempo will be compatible with the Ethereum ecosystem. That means developers can write smart contracts in Solidity and plug into existing tools. The idea is not to reinvent the wheel but…