Author: Emirates Insight

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak honours Emirati Women’s Day with a heartfelt message celebrating women’s leadership and legacyEvery year on August 28, the United Arab Emirates pauses to honour the strength, determination and achievements of its women. Emirati Women’s Day is more than a date on the calendar, it is a reminder of how far women have come and the roles they continue to play in shaping the country’s future.This year, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, widely regarded as the Mother of the Nation, is the wife of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of…

The secret Trump crypto plan was finally revealed last week, and the Keeta price and KTA crypto project are faltering. Under the GENIUS Act, passed in July, the Treasury is exploring whether DeFi protocols should incorporate built-in identity checks at the smart contract level. This has shaken to the core Keeta crypto, one of 2025’s most talked-about projects, which drew hype for its bold claims: 47,000 TPS, a hybrid DAG+dPoS model, and ambitions to bridge Web2 finance with Web3 DeFi. Fuel poured in when Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, invested $17m and joined as an advisor, giving Keeta legitimacy beyond…

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has welcomed more than 2,875 Emirati businesswomen into its membership during the first six months of 2025, underscoring the growing role of Emirati women in driving the national economy and the emirate’s commitment to female entrepreneurship. According to Chamber data, Mobdea licences accounted for the largest share of new members, with 1,352 licences issued, or 47 per cent of the total, reflecting strong demand for creative and home-based businesses. Tajer Abu Dhabi licences made up 891 memberships (30 per cent), highlighting the rise of e-commerce and individual entrepreneurial projects. Female entrepreneurs…

A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian-owned businesses continued to top the list of new non-UAE companies joining the chamber during the first half of 2025. A total of 9,038 new members from India joined during the six-month period, representing year-over-year (YoY) growth of 14.9%. The figures underline Dubai’s enduring appeal and strategic importance as a preferred destination for Indian investors and entrepreneurs. Pakistan ranked second with 4,281 new companies registered in H1 2025, an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period…

Wrapping up its most exciting and value-packed edition ever on 31 August, Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is calling all residents and visitors not to miss spectacular final weekend celebrations of its jam-packed citywide programme of thousands of offers and things to do, see, shop, and explore. Following 66 non-stop days of blockbuster summer celebrations, the clock is ticking for the final opportunity to enjoy must-visit concerts, family entertainment, fitness events, mega raffles, massive Back to School savings before the curtain falls on a summer well spent. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is pulling out all the stops this…

Now that CRO crypto is a Trump-sponsored coin, what is a good Cronos Crypto price prediction for 2025? CRO price just staged one of its sharpest moves in months, climbing close to +40% in 24-hours and breaking past the $0.20 mark. Apologize. Say sorry to Matt Damon. Matt, if you’re reading this, which I strongly suspect you are (but I would never assume because I respect you), I’ve always believed in you. The fuel came from Trump Media, which disclosed a $1 billion play on Cronos, or 6.31 billion tokens folded into its ecosystem. Here’s where 99Bitcoins analysts believe the…

Dubai’s population has officially crossed the 4 million mark and that’s hugeThe Dubai population is growing fast… really fast. In just one year, more than 223,000 new residents have made the city home, pushing it past 3.7 million people. As Dubai’s population continues to surge, it’s driving major changes in daily life, housing demand, and the local economy.How fast is Dubai growing?Dubai has seen steady growth over the past decade. Just last year, in 2024, the population was 3.77 million. The year before that, in 2023, it was 3.61 million.Now, as of August 2025, the figure stands at 4 million…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will launch five new public bus routes on August 29, 2025, while upgrading nine existing routes to improve passenger convenience and meet growing demand for public transport across the emirate. Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said: “RTA is continuously committed to expanding and developing public bus services to support Dubai’s public transport network, be in harmony with the Emirate’s population growth, urban expansion, and the progress witnessed across all sectors.” New Dubai bus routes Route 31: Dubai Outsource City – Dubai Silicon Oasis (20-minute intervals during…

Extended peak times and unlimited charges aim to ease congestion, but commuters might pay moreMotorists in Abu Dhabi are set to experience significant changes to the Darb toll system next month, as authorities announced extended operating hours and the removal of daily and monthly fee caps. The adjustments, which come into effect on September 1, 2025, are aimed at easing congestion and encouraging greater use of public transport, though they are also likely to increase costs for regular commuters.The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) confirmed that while the morning toll window will remain unchanged at 7am to 9am from Monday to…

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