Author: Emirates Insight

Why did crypto drop? On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Bitcoin plummeted from $114,700 to $110,600 in a matter of minutes, triggering $500M in liquidations and wiping out leverage long positions. Ethereum and Solana also felt heavy selling pressure. The sell-off reflected macro fears, profit-taking, and ETF slowdown, while thin weekend liquidity magnified volatility. Sundays often become prime targets for whale-driven liquidation hunting, exploiting stop-loss clusters and overleveraged traders. (Source – Tradingview.com) Why Did Crypto Drop: Macros, Profit-Taking, and ETF Slowdowns The August 24 crash was a perfect storm of macro uncertainty, technical weakness, and fading ETF momentum. Hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation…

New city, new start: These are the best places to live in DubaiSo, you’ve just landed in Dubai, suitcase full, job lined up, and Google Maps wide open. First mission? Find a place that feels like home without getting lost in endless listings. The good news: Dubai has a neighbourhood for just about every lifestyle, budget, and mood. From community-focused spots to areas with easy metro access, great places to eat, and weekend shopping. This guide breaks down the best places to live in Dubai for first-timers looking to settle in.Dubai MarinaWaterfront living with energyImage: UnsplashAverage rent (1‑bed): Dhs90,000 to…

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has signed an agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in GS Inima, a Spain-based global leader in water treatment and water desalination, valued at approximately US$1.2 billion. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, is expected to close in 2026. TAQA, the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, reached an agreement with GS Engineering & Construction. It will bring GS Inima fully into TAQA’s ownership and significantly accelerate the Group’s international water growth strategy. Headquartered in Madrid, GS Inima operates nearly 50…

More cars, more people. Dubai traffic is feeling the heatIf your commute has started to feel like a slow crawl, you’re not alone. Dubai traffic is intensifying by the day, with the UAE adding 390,000 new vehicles in the past year. Now, there are over 4.56 million registered vehicles across the UAE, and with around 3.5 million on Dubai’s roads each day, the city sits at the centre of the country’s increasing traffic demand.Population growth is fuelling it allDubai’s population grew by over 208,000 in just 12 months. Naturally, more people means more cars, and more pressure on the roads.…

TL;DR Dogecoin forms a triangle pattern, with analysts closely watching the $0.25 resistance and $0.22 support levels. The price compresses near a breakout zone, signaling a potential move toward $0.31 or a drop to $0.19. Mixed market sentiment and rising crypto developments add fuel to Dogecoin’s tightening price action. Price Action and Key Levels Dogecoin (DOGE) was trading below $0.23 at press time, with a 24-hour decline of 4%, while it has remained flat on the weekly chart. Meanwhile, trading volume reached over $3 billion during the same period. The recent price movement comes as DOGE forms a symmetrical triangle…

Only in Dubai can a simple set of digits on a car fetch more than a luxury penthouse. And these license plates prove just how far people will go for prestige on the road.In a city where supercars rule the roads, some people love the plates on their cars even more than the cars themselves.For some, it’s a way to show off their status. For others, it’s a lucky number, or even a serious investment. And for a few collectors, it’s all about matching numbers with different letters across their cars.One thing’s for sure: when you spot a rare plate…

Tech startups, particularly SaaS companies, are adopting AI-coding tools to streamline various processes within the software development lifecycle. The benefits of these tools are clear; they can synthesize new code, debug existing snippets, and more. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. A study by Qodo reports that 65% of developers say AI misses relevant context during critical tasks and a study by Uplevel found that developers using Copilot saw a 41% increase in bug rate. Companies adopting AI-coding tools need to thoroughly evaluate risks before integrating new technology into development workflows. This article highlights five critical questions that…

RTA rolls out clearer wayfinding, etiquette reminders, and upgraded cabin signs across the entire Metro and Tram networkIf you’ve ever been caught in the crush at a Dubai Metro station, struggling to figure out which way to go, here’s some good news: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Keolis-MHI, has completed a full upgrade of wayfinding signage across every Metro and Tram station in the city.The revamp involved the installation and replacement of more than 9,000 signs, with over 11,000 work hours clocked to complete the project. Covering both the Red and Green Lines, plus the Dubai…

The Hospitality Network (THN), a Dubai-headquartered platform that connects key decision-makers in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has expanded its operations in Saudi Arabia with the setting of a new office in the capital, Riyadh. The new office is supported by AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform. Petvin Fernandes, CEO of The Hospitality Network, commented: “Saudi Arabia represents a unique intersection of scale, ambition, and transformation. “Hosting the 2025 KSA Stakeholder Gathering (TSG2025) in May gave us first-hand insight into the region’s forward-thinking approach to hospitality and real estate. We’re excited to expand our presence here, focused on…

BNB Chain is back in focus in 2025, with its total value locked climbing to the highest level since 2022. The growth is supported by a steady rise in active addresses and its native token, BNB, trading close to its all-time high. BNB Defies Market Crash BNB Chain’s total value locked (TVL) has surged to $13.4 billion. The latest figure represents its highest level since 2022, according to data shared by CryptoRank. The network has also maintained over 14 million active addresses for nine consecutive weeks, as a result of steady user engagement. This strength is mirrored in BNB’s price…