Author: Emirates Insight
The August issue of the What’s On Dubai magazine is here, and it’s free to read nowSummer in Dubai is sizzling, but we’ve got your ultimate cool-down companion. The What’s On Dubai August issue has landed, and it’s packed with everything you need to beat the heat, keep busy, and stay ahead of the city’s hottest happenings. Even better? You can read it online for free.This month, we’re embracing the season with a seriously refreshing line-up. We’ve got your icy bucket list of adventures to keep you chilled, the most exciting ways to spend time with your besties, and a…
Sponsored: Blue Door is a slice of Turkey right on BluewatersIf you’re craving Turkish food that’s rich in flavour and true to tradition, Blue Door on Bluewaters Dubai is a must-visit. Tucked inside the stylish Delano Hotel, it’s a space that keeps things relaxed but big on flavour. Think hearty dishes, rich flavours, and that homemade-style generosity Turkish cuisine is known for, all wrapped in a vibe that’s about good company. Here’s what you can expect from this latest addition to Dubai’s dining scene.The vibeBlue Door offers a warm, inviting atmosphere where every visit feels like a laid-back dinner with…
SharpLink Gaming has secured $200 million in fresh capital through a direct share sale to four institutional investors. Each share was priced at $19.50. The company plans to use the full amount to expand its Ethereum holdings. If all goes as planned, SharpLink expects its ETH treasury to grow beyond $2 billion. Institutions Double Down on Ethereum This level of investment signals something bigger than just one company making a move. Large players are treating Ethereum less like a speculative token and more like a core balance sheet asset. For SharpLink, this isn’t a one-off play. It’s a treasury strategy…
The World Trade Organization’s latest annual report underscores the Middle East’s growing role in global trade governance, with high-profile ministerial diplomacy, renewed accession bids and regional leadership in dispute settlement talks set against a backdrop of slowing global trade growth. The report, published on Thursday, reviewed WTO activities in 2024 and early 2025 and situates the Gulf’s engagement against a backdrop of slowing global trade growth, rising tariff tensions and mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Abu Dhabi sets stage for ministerial breakthroughs The WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi in February drew nearly 4,000 ministers, senior officials, business leaders and…
UAE weather today is bringing extreme heat, with temperatures soaring up to 45ºC across the country, along with dust and strong winds in some areasThe hot weather in the UAE today is showing no signs of letting up just yet as blazing sunshine and soaring temperatures continue.According to the latest forecast from AccuWeather, Abu Dhabi is set to sizzle with highs of 44ºC and plenty of sun throughout the day. Come evening, temperatures will drop slightly, but it’ll still be a warm 34ºC.Over in Dubai, it’s a similarly sweltering scene, with hazy sunshine and a high of 42ºC. The mercury…
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) might be back. It may not be stealing headlines, but BCH ▲1.90% but it has picked up speed trading at $564 with volume spiking 73% overnight. Market cap: $11.2 billion. Status: rising from the dead. While a small niche of BCH proponents still believe it will become the largest cryptocurrency in the world, many experts, investors, journalists and members of the crypto community either completely ignore it or openly ridicule it. So, what is Bitcoin Cash really, and is it still relevant in 2025 Bitcoin CashPriceMarket CapBCH$11.61B24h7d30d1yAll time Bitcoin Cash is One of The Only Major Alts…
Qatar Airways has ramped up its global network for the Winter 2025 season, increasing frequencies to more than 15 key destinations worldwide, including a record-breaking 10 daily flights to London Heathrow—its highest-ever frequency on the route. The award-winning carrier is responding to surging demand by offering greater connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. Qatar Airways will increase frequencies to major cities across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Qatar Airways flights Key highlights include: Abu Dhabi: From five daily flights to up to six Berlin: From 18 weekly flights to up to 21 Canberra: Services to restart this…
Startups face intense competition for top talent, but attracting skilled professionals is just the beginning. Keeping them long-term is the greater challenge. In a fast-paced environment where work demands are high and budgets are lean, thoughtful employee benefits can make a measurable difference in retention. Benefits signal long-term investment in employees, boosting loyalty and job satisfaction. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; false;clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width: 600px;} /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Sign Up for…
Salik Company PJSC (Salik) , Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, and Parkonic, the UAE’s leading smart parking solutions provider, today announced a landmark partnership with Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, to roll out the region’s first fully autonomous, AI-powered on-street and off-street parking solution across iconic communities in Dubai—covering a total of more than 36,000 parking spaces. Fully aligned with Dubai’s Smart City 2030 and Future Mobility Vision, this collaboration brings to life a ticketless and barrier-free parking solution without manual inspection.Powered by Parkonic’s advanced artificial intelligence and software platforms and enabled by…
The broader market is still dragging its feet out of July’s slump, but PUMP is doing what it does best: being a hit Black Eyed Peas song. We tried to make a joke on that song “Pump it”… I promise we’re not all nerds at 99Bitcoins. PUMP jumped 25% this week after a key whale wallet—0x9324—snapped up over $3 million worth. Add in 8.74 billion tokens burned since early August and coordinated buybacks, and you’ve got the recipe for a supply shock. Ethereum’s still sliding, Bitcoin is holding strong and PUMP just broke past resistance. Here’s where it goes next:…