Author: Emirates Insight
DP World has significantly expanded its automotive logistics capacity to meet growing demand at Jebel Ali Port, with the launch of a new 2.6 million square foot vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4.The upgrade adds 13,000 CEUs (car equivalent units), raising the port’s total storage capacity to 75,000 CEUs, and further cements Dubai’s position as the Middle East’s leading hub for automotive trade. The expansion includes an 800-metre quay that can handle up to three roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels simultaneously. By reallocating RoRo operations from Terminal 1 to the new purpose-built zone at Terminal 4, DP World is improving berth availability,…
Abu Dhabi’s residential property market continued its robust growth in Q2 2025, with average prices rising 6.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter to AED1,230 per sq ft ($335), according to Knight Frank’s latest Abu Dhabi Residential Market Review. This brings the total annual price growth in the emirate to 17.3 per cent, marking a 31.3 per cent increase since Q1 2020. Apartments led the quarterly gains, climbing 6.8 per cent to AED 1,296 per sq ft ($353), reflecting a 17.3 per cent year-on-year rise. Abu Dhabi real estate prices Al Raha Beach and Al Saadiyat Island were standout locations for apartment price…
The Chainlink price just confirmed that this token is actually needed. Or at least, that’s what the LINK ▲11.07% Marine army is chanting about. Chainlink has rolled out a strategic LINK reserve funded by both on-chain service fees and off-chain enterprise payments marking a structural shift in how the network sustains itself. The reserve has already accumulated over $1 million in LINK during its early phase, with no plans for withdrawals for “multiple years.” Locking those tokens up is a good substitute for staking which is seem they’re slowly going up on. Here’s what else you need to know: “The…
Robin Schulz live by the beach? Mark the dateIt’s been a quieter summer for big gigs in Dubai, but things are already starting to warm up for the new season. As the city gears up for cooler evenings and the return of outdoor events, the winter music calendar is already starting to take shape. First on the radar? Robin Schulz. The German DJ and producer will be performing at FIVE Palm Jumeirah this October for a one-off sunset set at Bohemia, and it’s looking like the start of party season.Robin Schulz 101The German DJ and producer has been behind some…
Najwa Karam live in Dubai. A voice generations grew up with. Are you ready?Here’s one for the calendar: Najwa Karam, one of the Arab world’s most beloved voices, is heading to Dubai Opera this September for a concert that will fill the hall with echoes of tradition and emotion. If you’ve been missing those nights when everything stops for music, this is the one, a show sure to stir nostalgia for anyone who grew up with her songs on repeat.Who is Najwa Karam?Known as the “Sun of Arabic Song,” Najwa has been a defining figure in Lebanese music since the…
Ukraine’s central bank said that digital assets can be legalized and regulated, but they can’t be used as legal tender. While National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is opening the door to a compliant virtual asset market, it is opposed to recognizing any cryptocurrency as legal tender. NBU Chairman Andriy Pyshny said on 7 August 2025, “When forming the legislative framework for the implementation of virtual assets, in view of European integration, we must move in a clear direction, which is determined by the European MICA directive and the relevant EU Regulations.” “At the same time, this directive entered into force…
Dana Gas, the Middle East’s largest regional private sector natural gas company, reported a marginal increase in net profit despite lower revenue in the first half of 2025. Net profit rose 2.6 per cent to AED 270 million (US$73.5 million) due to strong operation in Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and new investment momentum in Egypt despite lower prices. The company’s net profit in H1 2024 was AED 263 million (US$71.6 million). Dana Gas reports marginal profit rise Revenue for the period dropped to AED 627 million (US$170.7 million), compared to AED 696 million (US$189.5 million) in the corresponding period…
Abu Dhabi’s crown jewel climbs to number eight globally and holds on to its spot as the Middle East’s leading landmark in Tripadvisor’s 2025 global rankingsThe Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has been named the eighth-best attraction in the world, according to Tripadvisor’s 2025 global rankings. The mosque moved up two spots from last year and remains the top-ranked landmark in the Middle East.The ranking is based on a review of over eight million attractions worldwide. The mosque now ranks in the top one percent globally, highlighting its cultural and architectural significance.Dr. Yousef Al Obaidli, Director General of…
Love all styles of music? You’ll love this symphonic fusion of rock, pop, and electronic hits by MAD MOZART in DubaiMusical preferences are always a personal choice, but if you find that your playlist has a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz and beyond, MAD MOZART is performing in Dubai, and it’s a show you don’t want to miss.The performance will take place at Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Wednesday, October 3, and tickets are already on sale.The exhilarating orchestral-theatrical show reinvents the live concert experience. You will be forgiven for thinking you will be enchanted by Mozart’s Sonata…
Upset you didn’t buy that dip last week? With Uncle Trump in charge, making money in crypto isn’t even hard anymore, and now we’re finally seeing the Trump 401K crypto play come into focus. President Donald Trump has moved to expand what Americans can hold in their retirement accounts, signing an order that could bring crypto, private equity, and real estate into 401(k) plans for the first time at scale. About 90 million savers could be affected. “This executive order supports our efforts to improve flexibility and eliminate unfair one-size-fits-all approaches,” Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said. Even if the allocation…