Author: Emirates Insight

INXS topped Triple J’s Hottest 100 Australian songs of all time with Port Adelaide’s unofficial anthem, Never Tear Us Apart – this writer is devastated TISM’s Whatareya? and Joe Dolce’s 1981 anthem Shaddap You Face failed to crack the ton – on the weekend, but it’s not the only top 100 in town. Tweed Heads social impact startup Disinfluencer, which helps businesses and brands become more inclusive with stock images, talent representation, influencer marketing and education, has released the Disinfluencer 100 list, celebrating 100+ outstanding people and brands breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and driving change from the frontlines of disability.…

Dubai and Abu Dhabi face excessive heat in latest UAE weather update with health risks and rain alertsAn excessive heat alert has been issued across the UAE, with temperatures soaring to a blistering 45°C in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi today. The extreme weather is raising health concerns, with warnings from both AccuWeather and the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) urging residents to take precautions.In Dubai, the heat has already reached above 36°C but is expected to climb to 45°C by afternoon. Abu Dhabi isn’t far behind, with temperatures hovering at 36°C and also forecast to hit 45°C. The intense…

A weekly close above $119,200 will kickstart the breakout from a “bull flag” chart pattern, according to analysis by ‘Rekt Capital’ on Sunday.  They added that turning this level into support via a retest could occur over the coming week. Bitcoin closed the week at $119,466 on Coinbase, according to Tradingview, which means that the bullish action could be in play. #BTC Can Bitcoin do it? Weekly Close above ~$119200 kickstarts the breakout from this Bull Flag In which case turning ~$119200 into support via a retest could occur next week (maybe even via a wick) However, for the moment BTC…

What’s hot on Dubai’s dining scene this weekThe heat may be relentless but so is Dubai’s dining scene. This week’s list is all about flavour, flair and a little bit of fun. From French seafood with Provençal polish to wagyu paired with wine that deserves a standing ovation. Whether you’re after a beachside brunch, a pool party with bottomless everything or a dinner that feels like a holiday, here’s where to eat this weekLobster Night at Café L’OccitaneJust because you couldn’t make it to the South of France this summer, doesn’t mean you can’t experience French flair at it’s finest.…

As artificial intelligence becomes the primary means of online discovery, the foundations of digital marketing are rapidly shifting. Search Engine Optimization (SEO), the tried and tested strategy for decades, was built for a world in which humans searched Google, scanned blue links, and navigated rich, visually engaging websites. But this paradigm is now giving way to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): a methodology optimized for how AI models, not just people, find, interpret, and surface content. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “AI-powered agents like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity don’t just present search results; they generate direct answers,…

Your “things to do in Abu Dhabi” list just called and the weekend’s officially jealous of your plansLooking for things to do in Abu Dhabi this week? Whether you want to groove at Jennifer Lopez’s star-studded return, unwind with playful pups during a Puppy Yoga session, indulge in an elegant afternoon tea at the exclusive Level 45, or savor fresh European flavors at the newly opened Crepa Crepa, the capital has you covered.Dive into a week full of unique experiences that promise fun, relaxation, and a touch of luxury, all just around the corner.Jennifer Lopez Live Jennifer Lopez is making a…

Ethereum’s validator exit queue has swelled dramatically since July 16. According to Galaxy Digital, this was driven less by speculative profit-taking and more by structural stresses triggered by spiking ETH borrow rates and the unwinding of leveraged staking strategies. Ethereum’s Exit Queue Chaos Beginning mid-July, ETH borrow rates on Aave surged from a stable 2-3% to as high as 18% on July 16, 18, and 21 after a liquidity crunch sparked by large ETH withdrawals from a wallet linked to HTX exchange. This sudden hike flipped the spread between ether staking yields and borrow rates negative, which left popular ETH…

An Irish-Australian teenager’s second startup in just 12 months has raised US$1.4 million (A$2.15m) in pre-Seed funding during a holiday Down Under to visit his grandparents. Liam Fuller, now 18, wasn’t old enough to drink beer when secured the raise for QuickFind AI, an agentic AI ordering system for retail procurement, after cold-calling local VCs. He came to Australia after being suspended from high school in Ireland, then dropping out, for photo that went viral on LinkedIn of the teen entrepreneur taking a client call and working on his laptop sitting in a toilet cubicle at school. The viral photo…

Abu Dhabi’s Multiply Group has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Tendam, Spain’s second-largest apparel group by market share – its first major investment in Europe. Multiply now has a majority interest of 67.91 per cent in Castellano Investments, the owner of Tendam Brands and other subsidiaries. The deal will double Multiply’s post-consolidation operational EBITDA. Tendam, one of Europe’s leading omnichannel apparel groups, operates over 1,800 points of sale and runs successful digital loyalty programmes in over 80 markets, including Spain, Portugal, France, the UAE, and Latin America. Its diversified portfolio of 12 brands caters to multiple customer…

Halfway through 2025, the crypto industry has already suffered over $3.1 billion in losses from hacks, scams, and exploitations. According to Hacken’s latest report, this year has emerged as one of the most damaging in recent memory. Access-Control Exploits Dominate Losses The latest figure surpasses last year’s $2.85 billion by over 6%, as security lapses across the sector continue. In a statement, Hacken Co-Founder and CBDO Yevheniia Broshevan said, “2025 has been a wake-up call. In just two quarters, $3.1 billion was lost to access control failures, DeFi vulnerabilities, and social engineering. As blockchain reaches enterprise scale and regulations advance,…