Author: Emirates Insight
The UAE has reinforced its role as a central player in the global tourism industry, achieving record-breaking results across travel, hospitality, and aviation. The sector contributed AED257.3bn ($70.1bn) to the national economy in 2024, representing 13 per cent of GDP — a 3.2 per cent increase compared to 2023 and 26 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, highlighted the milestones ahead of World Tourism Day on 27th September. UAE tourism growth He noted the launch of the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031…
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced the commencement of the enhancement and upgrade project for Emirates Road, with an estimated cost of AED750 million and an implementation period of two years. The project is part of a comprehensive national plan to address traffic congestion and build a smart, flexible, and sustainable infrastructure that supports economic growth and enhances quality of life. The project includes expanding the road from three to five lanes in each direction over a distance of 25 kilometres, starting from Al Badee Interchange to the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. This will increase the…
Riyadh froze rent increases for five years, property sales soared, and the Tadawul recorded its biggest surge in half a decade. Tourism momentum accelerated with NEOM’s Magna, airport rankings, and new transport links, while startups, tax compliance, and SME growth shaped the business landscape. Meanwhile, global attention turned to Saudi sport and investment, with Roshn Saudi League media deals and preparations for the FII9 conference in Riyadh. Catch up on 10 of the best stories this week from Saudi Arabia, as selected by Arabian Business editors. Riyadh’s Grade A offices near full occupancy, residential deals soar, and hospitality sees 48…
Traditional SEO was built for algorithms, crawlers, and human search patterns. Marketers pulled levers, keywords, backlinks, meta tags, to signal authority, relevance, and user value. Success meant ranking high in the SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages), attracting human clicks and visits. GEO fundamentally reorients digital strategy for an era in which: 👉AI models synthesize information instead of just linking to it. 👉Brand visibility depends more on being cited or referenced in AI-generated responses than ranking atop search results. 👉AI’s “understanding” is built from structured, machine-readable, and contextually relevant content, not just clever copy or impressive design. Key implications: 👉The primary…
Bitcoin’s latest pullback, roughly 12% below its all-time high of $124,000 all-time high, has sparked debate over whether this is a natural correction or an early warning of deeper risks. But data shows that the dip shows a maturing market where corrections reset leverage, not destroy momentum. Natural Cool-Off or Warning Shot The decline is larger than the immediate post-ATH dips seen in earlier runs but remains shallow compared with the 70%-80% drawdowns that have historically marked bear markets. According to CryptoQuant, instead of pointing to a structural weakness, the move fits a pattern of controlled retracement within an ongoing…
A wider leadership shake-up at Hyundai’s electric air taxi startup Supernal is underway just a few weeks after it paused work on its vehicle program and its CEO and CTO left, TechCrunch has learned. Supernal’s chief strategy officer, Jaeyong Song, and chief safety officer, Tracy Lamb, are no longer with the company, the startup confirmed Friday. Lina Yang, the chief of staff to Supernal’s recently departed CEO, Jaiwon Shin, is also out. (Yang had previously served as Supernal’s “Head of Intelligent Systems” until April 2025.) “As we transition to new leadership, we have taken the opportunity to strategically review our…
In celebration of the 95th Saudi National Day, LEGOLAND® Dubai Resort partnered with Dubai Customs to deliver a joyful welcome for families arriving at Dubai International Airport. On Sunday 22nd September 2025, passengers landing at Terminals 1 and 3 were greeted with a vibrant LEGO® cultural display, proudly showcasing the shared heritage and values of the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Children arriving from Saudi Arabia were thrilled to meet the beloved LEGOLAND Boy and Girl mascots, stopping for fun photo opportunities before being surprised with special goodie bags presented by Dubai Customs and LEGOLAND Dubai Resort.…
The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its role as a central player in the global tourism sector, cementing its position as a leading destination for international travel, events, and investment. The UAE is set to observe World Tourism Day tomorrow, 27th September, continuing its exceptional performance with record-breaking results across the sector. This success, which has earned praise from international bodies and visitors worldwide, reflects the superior quality of the UAE’s tourism model. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the Emirates Tourism Council, said that…
September 26, 2025: Nominations have been announced for the first ever DXB Theatre Awards to be held in Dubai on Sunday October 5th, set to be attended by over 200 of Dubai’s best and brightest writers, actors, directors and theatre makers. Excitement is building around the glittering awards ceremony which will be hosted by acclaimed UAE-based comedienne and poet Sahar Ali and actress and radio presenter Laura Naylor, from Dubai 92. The 116 nominations for the Awards are spread over 22 productions brought to the stage by 21 different theatre groups in six different languages, showing the diversity and breadth…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States saw a $253.4 million outflow on Thursday as the asset continued to weaken. The total outflow for the week now stands at around $480 million, and Friday is likely to see that increase as BTC prices collapse below key support levels. Bitcoin prices fell to a four-week low just below $109,000 in late trading on Thursday. However, it has yet to match the bottom of this correction so far, which was around $107,500 in early September. ETF Interest Cooling BlackRock’s IBIT was the only fund to see an inflow yesterday as $78 million…