Author: Emirates Insight

Plasma is gathering serious traction in the DeFi space. Backed by Bitfinex, the stablecoin-focused Layer 2 just landed a major partner. EtherFi, the leading liquid restaking platform, is integrating its $500 million ETH vault directly into Plasma. This positions the network for a strong launch and gives users immediate access to deep liquidity from the start. A Ground-Level Integration with Real Impact Unlike typical partnerships that come later, EtherFi is stepping in right at the launch phase. Its $500 million deposit into Plasma will serve as a base layer of support for borrowing and lending protocols built on the network.…

The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA) has issued 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs between July 2024 and June 2025, bringing the total number of licences held by women to 21,115 by the end of June 2025. ADRA, which operates under the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), said the figures demonstrate the impact of initiatives designed to empower UAE women and enhance their role in economic growth and diversification. The increase aligns with the National Strategy for Empowerment of Emirati Women (2023–2031), launched by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, The Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman…

Your guide to hacking the tourist game in DubaiIt’s a land of shimmering skylines, hidden gems, oodles of culture and more. This city is where the fun is, no matter what time of the year it is. So, whether you’ve lived in Dubai all your life, or if you’re visiting for the first time, this is your cue and your guide to visit all the hot spots in the city.Here are 22 things everyone has to do in Dubai Burj KhalifaThe tallest building in the world. Need we say more? This architectural feat of wonder has found many a home on…

Tether is making a change to how it handles USDT on some of the older blockchains it once supported. Instead of freezing these tokens, the company is marking them as “unsupported.” This applies to networks like Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand. Transfers Will Still Work If you’re holding USDT on any of these chains, you can still send and receive them. What’s ending is the ability to mint new tokens or redeem them directly with Tether. The reclassification keeps those older tokens functional while allowing Tether to focus on chains that are more widely used today.…

The real estate market is rapidly evolving, and AI is now a game-changer for agents, brokers, investors, and property managers. From instant valuations and predictive market analytics to AI-powered lead qualification, these tools streamline operations, boost conversions, and unlock new opportunities. According to Sharad Agarwal, Founder of The Blue Whale AI Academy, “The Blue Whale symbolizes the vastness and depth of the ocean, representing the extensive and deep exploration of artificial intelligence. In this online course, participants can explore 10 industry-leading AI tools that span property valuation, lead generation, virtual staging, and investment analytics. They can also learn how to…

Dubai has positioned itself at the forefront of a transformation in residential property, with brands from automotive, fashion and hospitality sectors creating homes that command premiums of up to 198 per cent above traditional properties. The global branded residences sector has expanded 160 per cent in the past decade, with Dubai leading the charge. The emirate now hosts 61 completed branded residences with 100 more under development, representing the world’s largest pipeline of such projects. Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz properties lead Dubai’s branded residence boom “Luxury real estate is evolving. A home is no longer simply where you live, but a reflection…

Why is crypto going down today? Friday, August 29, marks a critical day for the crypto markets as Binance Futures suddenly went offline while a massive $15 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are set to expire. The Bitcoin options market shows a put/call ratio of 0.79, with the “max pain” level at $116,000 and open interest heaviest at $140,000. Ethereum contracts show similar bullish momentum, with a put/call ratio of 0.76 and max pain at $3,800. With traders already bracing for turbulence, the outage adds further uncertainty — and it has many asking what could be the best…

School of Life returns this September to Dubai Public Library with 34 interactive activities under the theme ‘The Journey Begins Again’. Organised by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the initiative seeks to strengthen life skills for adults and youth as part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy. Covering artistic expression, mental wellbeing, storytelling, identity building, and languages, the programme gives participants the chance to develop abilities and share ideas in an environment that nurtures innovation and supports success in both personal and professional life. Throughout September, branches of the Dubai Public Library will transform into lively community…

The new rule for Indian passports will come in effect from September 1The Indian Consulate in Dubai has issued a new rule for Indian expats in the UAE that will come in effect next month, September 1.The rule requires updated standards for photographs, which means most applicants will need to take new photographs when submitting passport applications. The consulate’s move follows a directive from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). “From September 1, 2025, ICAO-compliant photographs will be required for submitting passport applications,” the directive said. The Press Wing of the Indian Consulate confirmed in Dubai that passport applications will…

Helium HNT Mobile is one of the crypto companies that keeps on building. Its base is continually growing in the background as the team pushes out new developments. The new tokenomics model redirects 100% of Helium Mobile’s monthly subscriber revenue to burn HNT crypto, thus creating scarcity and, in theory, increasing value. LATEST: @helium_mobile, a decentralized mobile network building on @Solana, has surpassed 400K phone plan subscribers. pic.twitter.com/EvSGjnGPx7 — SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) August 28, 2025 HNT is burned to create Data Credits, which are used to pay for all network activity, including data transfer on IoT and the 5G networks. Put…