Author: Emirates Insight

Ether prices could tumble a further 20% from current levels if history rhymes and the correction deepens this month. Now that Ethereum has run the prior all-time highs in August, “I think ETH will drop back to its 21-week EMA [exponential moving average],” said ICT Crypto founder Benjamin Cowen on Monday. This could send ETH back to around $3,500 before it recovers and pushes to a new all-time high at the end of the year. “A lot of people will get upset with this idea, but this has been the plan since ETH ‘went home’ in April,” he said, referring…

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts announced today the launch of two services: a Mediation Service Centre and a Notary Service. Dubai Law No. (2), issued in March 2025 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, provides the foundation for these services. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as President of the DIFC, in his capacity as President of the DIFC, issued a resolution outlining the implementation framework and establishing the Mediation Service Centre and the Notary Service under the DIFC Courts.…

Did you take part in the Dubai Mallathon?Dubai’s sports initiative that was the talk of the (mall) streets for the last month has come to an end and set a Guinness World Record while doing so. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, Dubai’s most popular malls were transformed into running tracks for the month of August and they became hugely popular. This gave both fitness fanatics and newbies a chance to exercise while avoiding the Dubai summer heat outside.The Dubai Mallathon was a hugely popular sporting event, encouraging fitness but also community as many people came together to…

Nike and StockX have finally wrapped up a lawsuit that’s been running since 2022. Filed in a New York federal court, both sides agreed to drop the case with prejudice, meaning it is officially over and cannot be reopened. The details of the agreement are staying private, but the message is clear: both companies are ready to move on. NFTs Were the Spark That Lit the Fuse The fight started when StockX launched “Vault” NFTs tied to physical sneakers. These tokens showed Nike shoes, complete with logos, which Nike claimed could mislead customers into thinking there was some kind of…

The UAE has strengthened its position as one of the world’s leading destinations for multinational headquarters, benefiting from its advanced legislative framework, world-class digital and financial infrastructure, and strategic location linking Asia, Africa, and Europe. In 2025, several global corporations announced the establishment of new headquarters in the UAE or completed relocation processes, further cementing the country’s reputation as a global business hub. Among the highlights, PayPal opened its first Middle East and Africa regional headquarters in Dubai in April 2025, serving more than 80 markets. UAE an international HQ hub Veon, the Nasdaq-listed global telecommunications company, moved its global…

Binance has named SB Seker as its new regional head for Asia Pacific. He brings two decades of experience in legal, compliance, and financial policy roles, including past work as a litigator in Australia and as a lawyer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. His background fits well with the environment Binance finds itself in today. The Appointment Comes During a Critical Review Binance Australia is currently undergoing an independent audit requested by the country’s financial intelligence agency. That audit focuses on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing policies. Seker’s arrival comes during this review period, and his expertise adds weight…

Great Place to Work, a global research, training and consultancy firm, revealed its list of the 100 Best Workplaces in the Middle East. The leading companies were categorised into 50 Large, 25 Medium, and 25 Small organisations. Best places to work in the Middle East The consultancy form said creating a positive workplace culture is essential for fostering employee engagement, innovation and overall organisational success. The Best Workplaces in the Middle East list highlights companies that prioritise trust, respect and support among their teams. Tanzeel Ur Rehman, Managing Director of KSA, Great Place to Work Middle East, said: “Congratulations to…

A fresh wave of token releases is set to hit the crypto market this week, with more than $453 million worth of major assets scheduled to enter circulation. Data from the Tokenomist website shows significant cliff unlocks for Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Immutable X (IMX), and Elixir (ELX), alongside daily linear distributions impacting heavyweights like Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Avalanche (AVAX). Unlocks Add Supply Pressure Across Key Projects ENS leads this week’s unlocks, with about $213 million worth of tokens scheduled to hit the market, an amount that makes up just over 3% of its circulating supply. It is…

Global MICE Organisation Limited (GMOLx), in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), today announced the launch of LEVEL UP, a sports tech innovation expo dedicated to showcasing next-generation technologies across multiple sports. Scheduled to be held from 27-29 November, 2025, at Dubai Harbour, LEVEL UP will bring together over 10,000 global attendees, including athletes, federations, startups, investors, influencers and media to accelerate innovation in the sports tech sector, reinforcing Dubai’s position as an international sports and entertainment hub and a community-centric city. Hosting LEVEL UP in Dubai offers global players a strategic gateway into the GCC’s rapidly expanding sports…

Fans can grab early-bird discounts before tickets officially go on sale for the city’s biggest sporting and entertainment festivalThe countdown to one of Dubai’s most iconic weekends has begun: the Emirates Dubai 7s is back at The Sevens Stadium from Friday November 28 to Sunday November 30, 2025, and tickets are officially going on pre-sale this September.From today, September 1, fans will be able to secure their passes ahead of the rush, with special offers on group bookings that make planning with friends even easier. Groups of six or more purchasing three-day passes will enjoy discounts of up to 20…