Author: Emirates Insight

Saudi Arabia has announced the completion of Six Flags Qiddiya City, with the flagship theme park set to open on 31 December as the first operational asset at the Qiddiya entertainment development. The announcement was made during a government press conference, where Abdullah Al-Dawood, Board Member and Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, confirmed that Six Flags Qiddiya City is complete, while Aquaarabia, the adjacent water park, is more than 95 per cent finished. Six Flags Qiddiya City features record-breaking attractions, including the Falcon Roller Coaster, which has set three world records as the longest, fastest and tallest roller coaster…

The Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region continues investing massively in expanding its airport infrastructure and facilities, enhancing passenger capacity, and widening connectivity and facilitation through smart technologies that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). The MENA airport construction projects are in advanced stages, with 78.7 percent of the total value in pre-execution and execution phases. Saudi Arabia holds the largest share of the pipeline value at 42.5 percent, followed by the UAE at 26.8 percent and Bahrain at 7.6 percent. Airports are focusing on sustainability through innovations in renewable energy, electric and autonomous vehicles,…

The results underline growing local and international demand for Sharjah property and reinforce the emirate’s expanding role in the UAE’s non-oil economy. Across Maryam Island, Sharjah Sustainable City and Ajwan in Khorfakkan, a combined 4,358 of 4,520 residential units have been sold, reflecting sustained investor confidence and appetite for strategically located, high-quality developments. Sharjah real estate growth The performance further cements Sharjah Investment and Development Authority’s position as a major contributor to the UAE’s non-oil GDP, with the real estate sector accounting for 7.6 per cent of the national non-oil economy. Between 2018 and 2024, Shurooq recorded a compound annual…

Bitcoin is heading to its worst Q4 since 2018, down nearly 22% as macro pressure and fading demand weigh on prices. Bitcoin (BTC) is set to close the fourth quarter of 2025 with a loss of nearly 22%, marking its weakest Q4 performance since the 2018 market collapse. The sharp decline has unsettled traders and analysts alike, as on-chain signals, macro pressure, and fading speculative activity point to a fragile phase for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Posts Its Weakest Q4 in Seven Years The latest quarterly returns data for BTC gathered by Coinglass shows it is currently down…

Dubai’s food scene is one of the most diverse in the world, offering a culinary journey that reflects the city’s multicultural population. With residents from over 200 nationalities, Dubai has become a melting pot of flavors, traditions, and cooking styles. The city’s dining landscape ranges from street food stalls and family-run eateries to Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrity chef concepts. What makes Dubai’s food culture unique is the authenticity of its offerings. Whether someone is craving Indian biryani, Lebanese mezze, Japanese sushi, or Ethiopian injera, they can find dishes prepared by chefs who bring their heritage to the table. The city’s…

The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…

As crypto becomes increasingly visible across global markets, questions around trust, education and regulation remain front and centre. In the latest episode of AB Majlis, Nicole Abigael, Arabian Business journalist, sat down with Jessica Walker, Global Media and Content Lead at Binance, shared insights into how the world’s largest crypto platform is tackling misconceptions, engaging users and building long-term confidence in digital assets, particularly in the Middle East. Crypto, Walker said, may be more mainstream than ever, but understanding still lags behind adoption. “There’s definitely a tipping point of education in crypto,” she explained. “The digital asset industry is still emerging. It’s…

The FIA Formula One World Championship is about to usher in its biggest regulation changes in decades, and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, with Mohammed Ben Sulayem installed for a second term as President, is driving the revolution. While the dust has only just settled on one of the most thrilling seasons in recent memory, all eyes are swiftly turning to 2026 and one of the biggest resets the sport has ever seen. The FIA’s 2026 regulations tackle every aspect of F1 car design in order to create a new era of more competitive, safer and more sustainable racing. “This…

NIGHT is on the run again, while CC has dumped hard over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin’s price has finally shown more sustainable signs of a minor recovery as the asset neared $90,000 for the first time since the pump-and-dump last Wednesday. Most larger-cap altcoins have charted small gains as well, with ETH reclaiming the coveted $3,000 line, while BNB has remained firm above $860. BTC Eyes $90K Rebound The previous business week didn’t disappoint those who anticipated a volatile trading period, as BTC dumped by several grand on Monday from $90,000 to under $85,500. It skyrocketed on Wednesday…

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met on Sunday with Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla, and Starlink, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE. The meeting, which took place at H.H. Sheikh Hamdan’s majlis in Nad Al Sheba, discussed technological transformations unfolding across the world and explored ways to leverage new solutions…