Author: Emirates Insight

Sponsored: The leading alcohol beverage retailer has introduced a sleek new website, already live in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and now being launched in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the shopping experience for customers across the UAEIf you need to stock up your home bar and don’t want to leave the house, grab your phone or laptop, and head to the newly launched African + Eastern shopping website: AfricanEasternOnline.com.  African + Eastern is the largest distributor and retailer of beverage alcohol brands in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region, trusted by the region’s leading hotels, restaurants, and hospitality chains. With…

This week Monero (XMR crypto) developers moved to calm fears of a potential 51% attack linked to the Qubic mining pool. Whether Qubic ever actually controlled a majority of XMR ▲0.31% hashrate is still unproven, but the claim alone was enough to jolt the community. “Qubic only showed what is possible,” said Joel Valenzuela, a Dash DAO core member. “Much better-funded and more determined actors could cause so much more chaos. It’s an ‘evolve or die’ moment.” The scare briefly knocked the XMR price down to $233 on August 16 before bouncing back above $250 along with the wider crypto…

Discover the best wellness activities in Dubai that help you relax, recharge, and reconnect with yourselfDubai isn’t just about luxury shopping and towering skyscrapers, it’s also a hub for wellness events designed for everyone. From floating meditation under the moonlight to sound baths with giant gongs, and multidimensional breathwork sessions, the city offers a variety of ways to relieve stress, boost mindfulness, and nurture both body and mind. Whether you’re a local looking for a calm escape or a visitor wanting to try something new, there’s wellness activities in Dubai for youDubai’s first sea floating meditation experienceImage: Immersiv InstagramReconnect with…

Quantum infrastructure software startup Q-CTRL has been awarded to contracts worth $38 million (US$24.4m) under the US Department of Defense agency DARPA’s Robust Quantum Sensors (RoQS) program. The funding is for Q-CTRL’s quantum sensing technologies in high-performance military vehicles, in a collaboration with Lockheed Martin. Engaging Q-CTRL’s solution comes as GPS becomes increasingly vulnerable to attack, as conflicts in the Mideast, Ukraine and other areas have shown, leading to navigation blackouts. More than 1,000 flights a day are now disrupted by GPS jamming incidents, and the cost of outages is already put at more than $1 billion daily. Quantum sensing…

Dubai‘s population has crossed the four million threshold this morning, marking another milestone in the emirate’s transformation into a global hub, according to a market update from DXBinteract. The city is now set to reach five million residents by 2030, with more than one million additional people expected before the end of the decade. This surge will create demand for around 350,000 new homes based on household size averages, though the total could reach 500,000 when accounting for multiple-home owners, non-resident buyers, vacancy levels, and building replacements. Dubai population growth hits 6.13% in 2025 with 231,000 new residents added Data…

The wait is over, UNTOLD Dubai has dropped its full line-up, and it’s stacked with some of the biggest names in electronic musicThe world’s biggest names in electronic music are about to take over Dubai once again, UNTOLD Dubai is back, bigger, louder, and at a brand-new location. Last year, UNTOLD Dubai brought some of the world’s biggest music names to Expo City Dubai for the first time in February. Now, the sequel is set to return this November with even more intensity, more epic stages, and more experiences. UNTOLD Dubai 2025 will take place from November 6 to 9…

Anthropic has released a new report that sheds light on a troubling trend. Criminals used its AI system, Claude, to carry out high-level cybercrime, making it not just a tool but the brains behind the operation. They’ve coined the term “vibe hacking” to describe attacks led entirely by AI agents. These weren’t small targets either. Hospitals, emergency services, religious organizations, and even governments were hit. Some ransom demands climbed past half a million dollars. AI Goes From Consultant to Culprit What makes this so alarming is that Claude wasn’t acting as a sidekick. It was running the show. The AI…

Emirati Women’s Day is here, a time to celebrate the inspiring women who have shaped the UAE and continue to play a key role in its futureEvery year on August 28, Emirati Women’s Day shines a spotlight on the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Emirati women. It’s a day that honours their vital role in the country’s progress and highlights the UAE’s commitment to supporting and empowering women across all fields.What is Emirati Women’s Day?It is celebrated annually to recognise the incredible contributions of Emirati women in building the nation. It’s not just about the past, it’s also about celebrating…

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak honours Emirati Women’s Day with a heartfelt message celebrating women’s leadership and legacyEvery year on August 28, the United Arab Emirates pauses to honour the strength, determination and achievements of its women. Emirati Women’s Day is more than a date on the calendar, it is a reminder of how far women have come and the roles they continue to play in shaping the country’s future.This year, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, widely regarded as the Mother of the Nation, is the wife of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of…

The secret Trump crypto plan was finally revealed last week, and the Keeta price and KTA crypto project are faltering. Under the GENIUS Act, passed in July, the Treasury is exploring whether DeFi protocols should incorporate built-in identity checks at the smart contract level. This has shaken to the core Keeta crypto, one of 2025’s most talked-about projects, which drew hype for its bold claims: 47,000 TPS, a hybrid DAG+dPoS model, and ambitions to bridge Web2 finance with Web3 DeFi. Fuel poured in when Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, invested $17m and joined as an advisor, giving Keeta legitimacy beyond…