Author: Emirates Insight

Sheikh Mohamed said the CEPA will drive stronger economic cooperation, stimulate trade, and expand investment and coordination between the UAE and Angolan business communities. He stressed that the agreement is an important step in strengthening the UAE’s partnerships with African nations that share its vision for growth and sustainability. UAE-Angola trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said the agreement expands the UAE’s reach into Sub-Saharan and West African markets, which are seeking to accelerate development through investment and partnerships. He noted Angola’s young population, abundant natural resources, and 2024 GDP growth of…

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that GCC markets topped the list of global destinations for its members’ exports and re-exports during the first half of 2025. The region accounted for 48.6 percent of total member exports and re-exports, with a combined value of AED83.6 billion. This strong performance reflects the strategic importance of markets in the Gulf among the chamber’s business community. The Middle East region (excluding GCC countries) ranked second, accounting for 29 percent of total exports and re-exports with a combined value of AED49.9 billion.…

Ethereum has been fighting transaction censorship, and its co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, may have just found the solution: the FOCIL framework. But what is the FOCIL framework, and how does it solve one of Ethereum’s biggest issues? Broadly speaking, Ethereum’s censorship risks stem from validators and MEV-boost relays that selectively exclude transactions. Some relays, such as Flashbots, once chose to exclude transactions on Ethereum from addresses sanctioned by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). In fact, at its peak, over 56% of Ethereum’s blocks were OFAC-compliant. (All-Time Percentage of OFAC Compliant Transactions) Buterin, on 22 August 2025, shared a post…

The Ruler of Dubai marked the start of the 2025–26 academic year with a message of hope and encouragementMore than one million students across the UAE are heading back to classrooms this week, marking the beginning of the 2025–26 academic year. The return to school always brings with it a sense of energy and anticipation, and this year His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, shared a message of encouragement and optimism to mark the occasion.Posting on his official X account, Sheikh Mohammed wrote: “Tomorrow a new school year begins… new…

750 officers, drones, mascots and treats to help kick off the 2025–26 academic year with safety and smilesSchools across Dubai gear up to reopen their doors today, and Dubai Police have just unveiled a major “Back-to-School” safety initiative to ensure a smooth, secure start to the year.At a press briefing held in Al Jaddaf, officials revealed a comprehensive security operation that will bring 750 officers into school zones. They’ll be joined by 250 patrols, nine drones monitoring traffic flow, six luxury patrol cars, four mounted police units, and 60 bicycles to enhance visibility and mobility during drop-off and pick-up hours.The…

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published the UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) on its Central Record of Legislation with Transitional Qualified Status. The Ministry said the OECD’s recognition cements the country’s position as a leading global hub for international business and investment, while supporting its sustainable development agenda. Under the qualified status, the UAE’s DMTT ensures that multinational enterprise (MNE) groups are not subject to foreign taxes on profits, as other jurisdictions will recognise the United Arab Emirates’ top-up tax liability. UAE tax update This reduces…

After months of underperforming compared to BTC USD, Ethereum crypto is now in focus. Not only has it been resilient, absorbing selling pressure, but after the disappointment in H1 2025, the coin is on the cusp of breaking 2021 highs. At spot rates, ETH USD is trading above $4,500 after surging to over $4,900 over the weekend. Although prices were rejected and fell to current levels, the uptrend remains. From the daily chart, BTC USD has found key support around the $110,000 level. Notably, the drop seen in the past few hours today is a continuation of the sell-off posted…

It will increase capacity around Dubai Airport by 33%Avid flyers, your journey is about to become shorter as Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Airports, has announced traffic improvements around Dubai International Airport to improve traffic and reduce journey times for road users.The improvement comes particularly for Terminal 1 of Dubai International Airport where a bridge leading to the terminal will be widened. The bridge will be extended from three lanes to four and will increase capacity from 4,200 to 5,600 vehicles per hour. This will lead to a 33% increase in vehicle capacity, significantly helping…

Dubai’s weather gave residents a rare treat this morning with cooler air and lower humidity – a refreshing change as the city heads into a new week and kids return to schoolAs students return to classrooms after the summer break, Dubai’s weather has been kinder than usual, with fair to partly cloudy skies and even a hint of that long-missed winter feeling. While temperatures are still expected to reach highs of 38°C in Dubai and 43°C in Abu Dhabi, the early morning offered a brief break from the sticky heat that has defined recent weeks.A cool start for back-to-school MondayThis…

du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Business Women Council (ADBWC) at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit among women, foster inclusive growth and support the ambitions of women entrepreneurs across Abu Dhabi. The collaboration is designed to provide women entrepreneurs under the ADBWC umbrella with offers and services that cater specifically to the needs of SMEs. The initiative marks a significant step toward empowering women in business by removing technological barriers and enhancing their operational capacities. Her Excellency Noora Al Tamimi, Board…