Author: Emirates Insight
This past week, a fresh wave of retail euphoria swept through U.S. equities and crypto markets, with meme stocks roaring back into vogue and altcoins teasing the arrival of a long-awaited altseason. According to the latest Binance Research report, the risk-on sentiment was powered by strong economic data, AI-driven tech optimism, and institutional crypto flows, especially into Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. Altcoins Whipsaw While Bitcoin (BTC) has cooled, hovering between $116,000 and $119,000, Binance Coin (BNB) stole the show, smashing through $800 to register a new all-time high on July 23. The rally was sparked by news that Nano Labs, a…
Saudi Arabia has announced $5 billion in investment and partnership agreements with Syria during a high-level visit aimed at deepening economic ties and supporting the country’s post-conflict recovery. The delegation, led by Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih, includes around 150 officials and investors from the Kingdom’s public and private sectors. The visit was organised by the Ministry of Investment in coordination with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, in line with directives from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. بتوجيه قيادتنا الرشيدة، أيّدها الله، وصلت مع وفد رفيع المستوى إلى الجمهورية العربية السورية الشقيقة، لتعزيز العلاقات الثنائية واستكشاف الفرص الاستثمارية. ونعقد غدًا #المنتدى_الاستثماري_السوري_السعودي،…
Notwithstanding the recent choppy market, Bitcoin has held steady above the $118,000 mark and is currently trading at $118,204.60. Could this be the best crypto to buy now as the market gears for another bull run? Speculators tend to think so. BTC has brushed off the selling pressure and the minor pullbacks that we witnessed last week, and the next target could be somewhere between the $ 127,000 and $132,000 mark. However, caution should be exercised, as the crypto market has been known to make sudden 180-degree turns. (BTCUSD) Investors have been watching the BTC carefully and speculating whether the…
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft on the Dubai-Madrid route from 16 September. The deployment marks Madrid as the first destination in Spain to operate with the airline’s next-generation interiors, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement. Emirates upgrades Dubai-Madrid route The four-class Boeing 777 will operate as flight EK143/EK144. Flight EK143 will depart Dubai at 14:30hrs and arrive in Madrid at 20:20hrs local time. The return flight, EK144, will depart Madrid at 22:05hrs and arrive in Dubai at 7:10hrs local time the following day. Customers will experience upgraded interiors and premium…
In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls. Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, which has soared from 8 million to over 30 million copies sold since the first film’s release in 2022, The Bad Guys 2 stars the stellar original cast, led by Academy Award® winner Sam…
In the latest Africa crypto news, Ghana will license crypto exchanges starting September 2025, as Luno introduces crypto staking services in Nigeria. DRC has released an e-diplôme platform that integrates blockchain for diploma verification. Ghana has joined several African countries in enacting crypto regulations and has announced plans to license crypto exchanges starting in September. In Nigeria, Luno, a crypto exchange, has rolled out a staking service to attract more users. Meanwhile, the DRC is incorporating the blockchain to create a reliable database for government-issued diplomas. These crypto stories and more dominate the continental headlines this week: DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme…
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has been honoured with the ‘Innovate for Impact’ award in the Smart Home/Cities category at the Artificial Intelligence for the Public Good Summit, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations’ specialised agency for digital technologies. The award recognises the Authority’s pioneering efforts in applying artificial intelligence to cultural heritage preservation through the project “AI– Enhanced Detection and Prediction at Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Site.” Selected as one of the winning use cases at the summit, the Saruq Al-Hadid initiative has been selected for inclusion in ITU’s final report and was…
Rediscover this adults-only haven in a new lookThe StayAn icon of Dubai hospitality of more than two decades, the One&Only Royal Mirage is the kind of city getaway that does city getaways right. This weekend, we’re staying at the recently-refurbished Residence.The SettingDesigned to emulate traditional Arabian architecture, the resort is an imposing, intricate facade, coloured in the typical stone with high ceilings, smooth arches, grand chandeliers, antique furniture, oriental furnishings and a kind of old-world charm. 3 of 12 Our area of focus, The Residence, is just one of three separate properties enclosed in the One&Only Royal Mirage compound –…
The market demonstrated resilience during June’s regional unrest, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a destination for both capital and lifestyle buyers, according to Betterhomes’ latest quarterly report. “Dubai’s real estate market maintained its momentum in Q2, with transactions up 25 per cent year-on-year and total value rising 46 per cent. Apartments and off-plan led activity, while the luxury segment hit record highs. Even during June’s regional unrest, the market remained resilient; reinforcing Dubai’s position as a safe, stable destination for capital and lifestyle buyers alike,” Louis Harding, Chief Executive Officer of Betterhomes said. Apartments drive 80% of Dubai property market as…
The Asian crypto landscape is continually evolving. This week, the region witnessed significant developments across several fronts, including massive capital infusions, global expansions, as well as rising concerns over crypto exposure and a massive security breach. These developments showcase a rising institutional confidence along with persistent vulnerabilities. Hong Kong’s OSL Group Locks In $300M Equity Amid Bullish Asian Crypto Landscape Hong Kong’s OSL Group has generated significant buzz in the Asian crypto landscape, raising $300 million through an equity financing round, making it the largest publicly disclosed crypto capital raise that the region has seen so far. In an article…