Author: Emirates Insight

Sharaf Group has announced a AED5 million contribution in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum of AED1 billion to be invested to help fight childhood hunger around the world. Dubai Duty Free’s contribution comes amidst widespread participation with the campaign, which operates under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), highlighting the UAE community’s established culture of giving and generosity. The campaign is…

First sales from developers remained dominant and cash buyers accounted for more than two thirds of resales in Februaryas Dubai’s real estate market continued its powerful start to the year. A report from fäm Properties today reveals that the primary market accounted for 11,351 sales transactions worth AED42.1B last month, compared with 5,628 resales valued at AED18.6B. Just over 69% of all sales transactions in the secondary market were conducted in cash, as the sector accelerated well beyond the levels seen in the first two months of 2025, whichultimately set all-time annual sales records in value and volume. Data from DXBinteract…

Kraken has obtained a limited-purpose Fed Master Account: here’s what it means and why it matters. The cryptocurrency industry crossed a major infrastructure milestone today – one that further cements its place in line with traditional finance and pushes it yet another step toward mass adoption. Kraken’s banking arm, Kraken Financial, has secured access to a limited-purpose master account from the US Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas. Yes, the account does come with certain limitations, but the approval marks a significant shift in the way digital asset firms interact with the traditional financial system. Be it through Operation Chokepoint…

We love to say communication is a defining skill of great leadership. Terms like radical candour, transparency and stakeholder alignment have found their way into almost every senior job description and LinkedIn commentary about what it means to be a ‘true leader’. In startups especially, culture is often framed as a competitive advantage – and leaders are told that culture lives or dies by how they communicate. And yet women – who disproportionately carry the communication and emotional labour within organisations – rarely move into the top jobs. Truth behind the stats The ninth annual Chief Executive Women Senior Executive…

Peace Homes Development joined a growing list of contributors to the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, with a contribution of AED5 million. The campaign was launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim of raising a minimum of AED1 billion to be invested in implementing sustainable programmes that help fight childhood hunger around the world. The developer’s contribution comes amidst widespread participation with the campaign, which operates under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and aims…

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du), listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), today provides a business update in light of recent developments. du confirmed that its network infrastructure, core systems and customer channels continue to operate normally, with full-service availability across mobile, fixed and enterprise segments. The company’s business continuity frameworks remain fully active, supporting operational readiness and proactive risk management. Operating within the UAE, du provides critical connectivity infrastructure to consumers, businesses and government entities. The company notes that demand for reliable mobile, fixed and enterprise services remain structurally supported by the essential nature of telecommunications and the…

Introduction Legal practice excellence is not determined by the length of experience, or by the occasional win or the short-lived fame. In such a complicated and rapidly developing jurisdiction as the United Arab Emirates, real legal distinction is developed over decades through intellectual discipline, ethical discipline, flexibility, and a steady capacity to provide clarity in the most difficult situations. Dr. This is the norm that is represented by Hassan Elhais. Having over nineteen years of professional legal experience and close to twenty years of experience in advising clients in the UAE, he has made a name as one of the…

The UAE Government held a comprehensive media briefing to present the latest developments and provide updates on the current regional situation. The briefing brought together representatives from the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, reflecting a unified national approach grounded in transparency, preparedness, and institutional coordination.  The briefing reaffirmed the UAE’s firm commitment to protecting national sovereignty, ensuring the safety of citizens and residents, safeguarding economic stability, and maintaining the uninterrupted delivery of essential services across the country.  Ministry…

The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks. The UAE has been subjected to more than one thousand attacks- a number exceeding the total faced by all other targeted countries combined- all of which were intercepted and neutralised by the UAE Armed Forces with the utmost professionalism, efficiency, and distinction. The UAE reiterates that it is not a party to this war and has not permitted the use of its territory, territorial waters, or airspace for any attack against Iran, consistent with its long-standing…

Beyond recoveries, Bybit blocked 3 million credential-stuffing attempts tied to account takeover schemes in 2025. Bybit has reported recovering $300 million for thousands of users at a time when crypto-related fraud remains high across the industry. The exchange attributed these efforts to an AI-powered fraud detection system that intervenes before people lose their funds. Security Initiative Results Bybit shared the results of its 2025 Security Initiative, stating on social media, “We raised the standard in 2025, intercepting $300M in impersonation scams and fraud through our new AI-driven risk framework.” The announcement comes as crypto fraud continues to weigh on…