Author: Emirates Insight
Crypto markets kicked off with a bang today with the US government data hitting blockchains for the first time. Pyth Network and Chainlink teamed up with the Commerce Department to push GDP figures onto crypto chains like Solana and Ethereum. Following it, Pyth crypto price action went wild, while TON and LINK holders cleaning up their bruises. Pyth stole the crypto show, skyrocketing by 70% hours after the announcement. Money is flowing in as the oracle’s role in real-time data delivery is validated by Uncle Sam. Meanwhile, Solana is still surfing its wave, with its ecosystem metrics hitting a new…
The UAE’s tourism industry continues to surge in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most sought-after destinations. According to insights from Yango Ads, the Ad Tech division of Yango Group, increasing visitor numbers and growing demand for premium, experience-led travel are reshaping traveller behaviour and pushing brands to rethink their approach to advertising. Tourism remains central to the UAE’s economy, contributing AED236 billion or 12% of GDP in 2024. Dubai alone is gearing up for record-breaking tourism, welcoming 9.88 million overnight visitors in just H1 of 2025. Strategic government investments such as Etihad Rail, tourism visa reforms,…
What’s really working? The best skincare treatments in Dubai right nowWe all want healthy, glowing skin. And while every face tells a different story, most of us are navigating a mix of sun, stress, screens, and… not enough water. The good news? The best skincare treatments in Dubai are easy to find, as the city is packed with clinics and treatments that actually work – no matter whatever your skin type or concern.With skin being the body’s largest organ, it deserves the same care we give everything else we rely on daily. And it’s not about what others see. How…
Sydney Startup Hub shuts down today, after seven years, thanks to the NSW government. And right now it’s clear that when it comes to startups, the government couldn’t organise a piss-up in a brewery, to use one of the more polite versions of the idiom. Another way of explaining it is that they’ve bombed the Sydney Startup Hub to “save it”. When NSW science, innovation and technology minister Anoulack Chanthivong revealed the move in December 2024 he had no details beyond ‘somewhere in Tech Central’. Eight months on, the Startup Hub’s future is still unclear. The minister, who seems busier…
Perfect for when you’re craving pizza delivery but don’t want to leave your sofaDubai has some of the best pizza delivery options in the UAE, from giant New York-style slices to indulgent gourmet creations. Whether you’re after a quick bite or a full-on feast, here are five of our favourites, all just a tap away on popular delivery apps.Russo New York SliceIf you’re after authentic New York-style pizza, Russo’s is the real deal. Expect giant, thin, foldable slices just like you’d find in the Big Apple. The Pepperoni Classic is a crowd favourite – generously topped with spicy pepperoni and…
Google Cloud has quietly introduced its own Layer 1 blockchain called the Google Cloud Universal Ledger, or GCUL. It’s aimed at solving real problems in cross-border payments, asset tokenization, and financial automation. Unlike one-off blockchain experiments, GCUL is being built using Google’s existing infrastructure and has already been tested in real-world scenarios. Built to Be Used by Everyone One of the big ideas behind GCUL is neutrality. Rich Widmann, who leads Web3 strategy at Google, pointed out something most people in finance already know. Companies don’t want to build on platforms that are tied to their competitors. A firm like…
Garage Nation is the epic night dedicated to non-stop UK garage classics, and it returns to Dubai in SeptemberRavers! This one is for you. Garage Nation is returning to Dubai this September for another unforgettable rave. The UK’s biggest garage band will be performing at Iris, Meydan, on September 5.Garage Nation Dubai have been raving in Dubai for the past three years, and each time they have drawn in the crowds, so it’s one not to miss.Don’t want to stay out late? Don’t worry, it’s a daytime rave taking place from 2pm to 9pm. And even better news? It takes place…
Non-oil trade between the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam reached $7.02 billion in the first half of 2025, up 16.9 per cent from the same period last year, the UAE’s minister of foreign trade said on Friday. The increase builds on $12.6 billion in bilateral trade recorded in 2024, a 4 per cent rise on the previous year and 54.3 per cent higher than in 2019. Vietnam remains the UAE’s largest non-oil trading partner in the ASEAN region. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi told the Vietnam Business Council in Abu Dhabi that the two countries are preparing…
Forget just groceries and takeaways; home delivery goes way beyond burgers and bottled water in DubaiFrom IV drips to mani-pedis, Dubai’s home delivery scene has levelled up. Whether it’s to pamper, something for your health, or the unexpected, here are some of the coolest things you can order straight to your house without ever leaving the sofa.From IV bags to iPhones, Dubai proves that if you can dream it, you can probably have it delivered…A drip… without the tripFeeling run-down? In need of a vitamin boost? You can order IV treatments to your doorstep, complete with a nurse to set…
Tether has confirmed that its USDT stablecoin, worth over 167 billion dollars, is finally launching natively on Bitcoin. This won’t be through a sidechain or wrapped version; instead, it’s happening directly through something called the RGB protocol. That gives Bitcoin a whole new role in the stablecoin world. RGB Lets Bitcoin Do More RGB is what makes this all possible. It keeps most of the data off-chain but locks in proof of ownership on Bitcoin itself. That way, the blockchain stays lightweight and fast while gaining some real flexibility. You’re still using Bitcoin at the core, but now it can…