Author: Emirates Insight

Get ready for a night of pure rock energy as the UK icons unleash their popular anthems on a Dubai stageVeteran British rockers Def Leppard are returning to the UAE in 2026, this time performing in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends will be performing for one night only on Sunday, August 2, 2026. You can expect an explosive performance packed with all of their greatest hits. Some of their timeless classics you can rock out to include Pour Some Sugar on Me, Rock of Ages, and Animal.Def Leppard are fresh off their record-breaking tours with…

Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) and the Dubai Finance Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the emirate’s “Cashless Dubai” strategy by expanding digital payment channels and enabling secure financial transactions. The strategy, launched in October 2024 by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, targets 90 per cent of all financial transactions in both government and private sectors to be carried out digitally and full digital enablement at 100 per…

Metaplanet has just made another move in its Bitcoin strategy by acquiring 1,009 BTC worth approximately $112 million. This brings its total holdings to 20,000 BTC valued at over $2 billion at current market prices. $2 Billion Milestone The Japanese investment firm disclosed on September 1 that the latest buy was made at an average price of around $111,068 per coin. The corporation has also achieved a BTC yield of 30.7% from July to September 1, a key performance indicator that reflects the percentage change in the ratio of its Bitcoin holdings to fully diluted common shares. Metaplanet has been…

Bombay Borough Bombay Borough Fancy Indian food for lunch? Head to Bombay Borough for its ‘tiffin’ lunch concept. For two-courses – smalls and mains, or street grills and mains, it’s Dhs95; or for three courses – smalls, street grills and mains, it’s Dhs125. Options on the menu include  tandoori mock meat, lamb seekh kebab, truffle methi chicken, and tikka kebab dum biryani. You can add on sides for Dhs25, a dessert for Dhs20 or tea/coffee for Dhs20. Location: Bombay Borough, Gate Village 3, DIFC Times: Mon to Fri 12pm to 3pm Cost: Dhs95 for two courses, Dhs125 for three courses…

Dubai’s Umm Ramool and Al Barsha centres get a futuristic upgrade, offering round-the-clock convenience and nearly 100 smart servicesDubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has officially rolled out two newly redeveloped hybrid Customer Happiness Centres, located at Umm Ramool and Al Barsha. The upgrades mark a major leap in the city’s “Services 360” vision, offering faster, smarter, and more personalised service for a seamless user experience.Since reopening, the refreshed centres now offer a staggering 97 services, which are up from the previous 72, spanning everything from license renewals to vehicle registrations. What’s more, the Umm Ramool branch is now open…

All eyes will be on the jobs data this week, as there are several reports that could paint a broader picture of the health of the labor market in the US. Last week’s July PCE inflation report did little to shake September rate-cut expectations, as data came in line with expectations, a small increase from previous months. Additionally, the second GDP growth estimate indicated that the economy expanded at a 3.3%, above the initial estimate of 3% growth. President Trump declared on Sunday that “prices are way down in the USA with virtually no inflation,” but consumers are likely to…

Dubai’s Emirates will deploy more of its Airbus A350, retrofitted Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s featuring Premium Economy and upgraded Business Class cabins on services to Amman, Mumbai, Muscat and Bahrain from late October. The expansion is part of the carrier’s strategy to scale up its premium travel offering. Emirates said the latest aircraft deployments will boost its Premium Economy cabin availability to more than 635 weekly flights across its network this winter. By the end of 2025, the airline expects to offer over 2 million Premium Economy seats, compared to the current 1.8 million. From October 26, Amman services…

From reinventing the workspace to bringing sports star power to disability support, these four entrepreneurs have won praise for how they’re tackling the problems of today with a sharp eye on the future. As the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program marks its 25th year of supporting Australian entrepreneurship, Startup Daily is profiling the exceptional entrepreneurs named as national finalists across five categories in the prestigious awards, to be held on October 15. So far, we’ve met the finalists for Social Impact. Today, we meet the cohort selected for the Emerging category. Their passion, drive and innovation is paving the…

In less than a year, Hyperliquid captured nearly 10% of BTC and ETH perp volume. It has even surpassed DeFi rivals and is now challenging CEXs. Despite unmatched growth and revenues, HYPE trades at deep discounts to Solana and Ethereum, which has sparked debate over whether it’s severely undervalued. HYPE: The Underdog? Hyperliquid brought in $409 million in user fees in the last six months. This accounts for 23% more than Ethereum and 75% more than Solana. Yet, its token HYPE trades at an 88% discount to ETH and a 62% discount to SOL on a fully diluted basis. Experts…

Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group will develop a digital Single Logistics Trade Window solution for Angola after signing an agreement with Agência Reguladora de Certificação de Carga e Logística de Angola (ARCCLA), the country’s trade regulator. The global transport and logistics solutions company also signed an agreement to purchase 30 new trucks and 45 new trailers for approximately US$6 million for Noatum Unicargas Logistics, its Angolan logistics business. The Group has also signed five preliminary agreements with Angolan public and private sector partners to explore wider cooperation in maritime services, cabotage, training, logistics, airport cargo handling services, and healthcare. AD…