Author: Emirates Insight

Dubai’s Emirates will deploy more of its Airbus A350, retrofitted Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s featuring Premium Economy and upgraded Business Class cabins on services to Amman, Mumbai, Muscat and Bahrain from late October. The expansion is part of the carrier’s strategy to scale up its premium travel offering. Emirates said the latest aircraft deployments will boost its Premium Economy cabin availability to more than 635 weekly flights across its network this winter. By the end of 2025, the airline expects to offer over 2 million Premium Economy seats, compared to the current 1.8 million. From October 26, Amman services…

From reinventing the workspace to bringing sports star power to disability support, these four entrepreneurs have won praise for how they’re tackling the problems of today with a sharp eye on the future. As the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program marks its 25th year of supporting Australian entrepreneurship, Startup Daily is profiling the exceptional entrepreneurs named as national finalists across five categories in the prestigious awards, to be held on October 15. So far, we’ve met the finalists for Social Impact. Today, we meet the cohort selected for the Emerging category. Their passion, drive and innovation is paving the…

In less than a year, Hyperliquid captured nearly 10% of BTC and ETH perp volume. It has even surpassed DeFi rivals and is now challenging CEXs. Despite unmatched growth and revenues, HYPE trades at deep discounts to Solana and Ethereum, which has sparked debate over whether it’s severely undervalued. HYPE: The Underdog? Hyperliquid brought in $409 million in user fees in the last six months. This accounts for 23% more than Ethereum and 75% more than Solana. Yet, its token HYPE trades at an 88% discount to ETH and a 62% discount to SOL on a fully diluted basis. Experts…

Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group will develop a digital Single Logistics Trade Window solution for Angola after signing an agreement with Agência Reguladora de Certificação de Carga e Logística de Angola (ARCCLA), the country’s trade regulator. The global transport and logistics solutions company also signed an agreement to purchase 30 new trucks and 45 new trailers for approximately US$6 million for Noatum Unicargas Logistics, its Angolan logistics business. The Group has also signed five preliminary agreements with Angolan public and private sector partners to explore wider cooperation in maritime services, cabotage, training, logistics, airport cargo handling services, and healthcare. AD…

Cryptocurrency trading in Iran has slowed dramatically in 2025. A mix of geopolitical tensions, cyberattacks, and stricter regulations has rattled the previously booming market. According to blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, total cryptocurrency inflows into Iran from January through July 2025 reached roughly $3.7 billion, an 11% decline from the same period in 2024. The contraction was particularly pronounced after April, as June inflows plunged more than 50% year-over-year. This was followed by an even steeper drop of over 76% in July. Hack, War, and Wallet Freezes Several geopolitical and security events weighed heavily on Iranian crypto markets, such as…

The blockchain behind the XRP cryptocurrency – XRPL – finished the second quarter of 2025 at a record RWA market cap of $131.6 million. Messari’s data revealed that the growth was fueled by newly issued assets announced at XRPL Apex in Singapore. Some of the most important additions included Ondo’s OUSG tokenized treasury fund, Guggenheim’s digital commercial paper, and Ctrl Alt’s tokenized real estate. XRP Ledger Sees Mixed Quarter The surge in real-world assets on XRPL set the stage for broader network activity, but despite these high-profile launches, daily engagement metrics highlighted a contrasting slowdown. In the second quarter, most…

For someone who is on a plane more than he is on ground, Moore’s gaming options are slim. “I am on level 72, which is about 4,000 games,” he said with a grin. “It’s a game that I can play in three of four minutes, keeps me sharp.” For Moore, games have never been just entertainment. They represent communities, passion and the future of fan engagement – all familiar feelings for the former Liverpool boss. “It’s all about engaging your fans. Whether it’s a gamer or a football fan, they’re all the same. They’ve got passion, they’ve got emotion,” he…

This week, the crypto Asia landscape was all about partnerships. Japan’s SBI Group stood out, making big money moves with other established crypto players to enhance blockchain adoption across the Asian landscape. Here’s what transpired. Japan’s SBI Teamed Up With Circle, Ripple, And Startale To Drive Blockchain Growth The Japanese financial behemoth inked new partnerships with Circle, Ripple and the Web3 company Startale, best known for co-developing Sony’s layer-2 blockchain Soneium and Astar Network. On 22 August 2025, SBI announced three separate partnerships. The projects include stablecoin-related initiatives with Circle and Ripple, and a tokenisation-related project with the Singapore-based Startale.…

News in the UAE this weekHad a busy week and didn’t have time to check the latest updates? Don’t worry, all the UAE news, new restaurant announcements and more can be found right here.UAE fuel prices for SeptemberUAE petrol prices have shifted slightly this month, so whether you’re commuting daily or planning a road trip, here’s what you’ll be paying at the pump. Compared to August 2025, petrol has seen a small increase while diesel prices have dipped, giving drivers a mixed update for September.Starting September 1, 2025, here are the new prices per litre: Super 98: Dhs2.70 (up from…

The UK has set out a new Industrial Strategy aimed at driving investment into sectors expected to define the next decade of global growth. Launched in mid-2025, the 10-year plan focuses on creating a more agile, investor-ready economy, one that plays to the UK’s sectoral strengths and mirrors the ambitions of fast-evolving Gulf markets. The strategy is designed to simplify how companies invest and operate in the UK, offering the stability needed for long-term growth. Eight sectors form the core of the plan: clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital and technologies, life sciences, defence, financial services, creative industries, and professional and…