Author: Emirates Insight
Generative AI is rapidly changing healthcare, opening up opportunities to better address real-world health challenges. Across the African continent, there is broad interest in tackling such challenges, ranging from cervical cancer screening to maternal health support.With the above in mind, in collaboration with three pan-African data science and machine learning communities — SisonkeBiotik, Ro’ya, and DS-I Africa — we hosted an Africa-wide Data Science for Health Ideathon, focused on leveraging Google’s open Health AI models to tackle real-world health challenges.From over 30 ambitious and technically rich submissions, six finalist teams were selected for their bold ideas, strong foundations, and potential…
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly complied with only a fraction of a freeze request from South Korean police following a major hack of competitor Upbit in late November 2025. The limited cooperation has ignited criticism from industry experts, who argue that slow responses from major platforms undermine collective security. A Delayed and Partial Freeze On the morning of November 27, 2025, hackers breached Upbit, stealing a significant sum of cryptocurrency. As reported by KBS News, the stolen funds were laundered through a complex process involving over a thousand wallets, with “bridges” and “swaps” used to obscure their trail. Most…
A baby was born in a Waymo this week, and it wasn’t even the first one. What started as a novelty story quickly became a reminder of how autonomous vehicles are quietly becoming part of everyday life, complete with all the messiness that entails. The real coming-of-age story this week, however, wasn’t happening in San Francisco’s robotaxis. It was playing out in Hollywood, where Netflix made an $82 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studio business. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec and Anthony Ha discuss what happens when the startup that used to mail you DVDs grows up and tries to buy a legacy entertainment empire, plus…
Dubai Holding Entertainment (DHE) is proud to announce the official launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme across its entire portfolio of entertainment and leisure destinations. Effective immediately, all DHE destinations will offer Sunflower lanyards to discreetly support guests with non-visible disabilities, ensuring they receive the understanding, time, and assistance they may need during their visit. The internationally recognised Sunflower programme supports individuals living with conditions such as autism, ADHD, chronic illnesses, dementia, and mental health challenges. Sunflower lanyards will be available free of charge at designated ticketing counters across DHE destinations. The rollout coincides with the International Month for…
Dubai today is known not only for its impressive skyscrapers, artificial islands, and rapidly growing economy, but also as a city that continuously develops itself in the direction of future technologies and the ideal form of urban life. One of the city’s long-term goals is to minimize human intervention in city management by 2035 and transition into a fully autonomous ecosystem. This vision is not limited to artificial intelligence applications alone; behind it lies a highly complex, expansive, and constantly evolving IoT (Internet of Things) infrastructure. The aim here is to transform all urban processesranging from traffic flow and energy…
Dubai concluded the inaugural Dubai Open Padel Academies Championship with strong success. The event was launched by the Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with the UAE Padel Association and in partnership with World Padel Academy. It forms part of a structured plan to identify and develop emerging talent in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. The championship aims to expand padel among juniors and provide high-level competitive and training pathways. More than 70 players from 14 academies across the UAE competed in four age divisions. Under 12. Under 14. Under 16. Under 18. Each player took part in at least…
Do Kwon, the controversial founder of Terraform Labs and the architect behind the failed TerraUSD and Luna crypto assets, received a 15-year federal prison sentence on Thursday. US District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, delivering the sentence in a Manhattan courtroom, described the misconduct as an “epic fraud.” Kwon, now 34, had earlier admitted to deceiving investors about the stability mechanisms of TerraUSD, a token marketed as a safeguard during periods of market turmoil. “Epic Fraud” During a hearing in Manhattan federal court, Engelmayer said “This was a fraud on an epic, generational scale. In the history of federal prosecutions, there…
With 12 more sleeps to Christmas, Melbourne-born Airwallex wins the 2025 Australian capital raising stakes with a massive $498 million Series G that values the fintech at $12 billion. Meanwhile, cybersecurity startup Kasada and sole trader accounting platform Hnry also booked $30 million and $26 million raises, respectively. Keep reading to learn more about six Australian and New Zealand startups that collectively raised more than $568 million in new funding this week. Airwallex: $498 million Airwallex cofounders Xijing Dai, Jack Zhang, Lucy Liu, and Max Li. Source: Supplied Melbourne-born fintech Airwallex has seen its valuation increase by 30% in just…
Samsung Electronics MENA and Amazon, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) advancing their ongoing collaboration to enhance the customer experience,deepen digital integration, and deliver meaningful value through innovation and conveniencein the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As part of the MoU, Samsung and Amazon will work together across several key areas to strengthen customer engagement and operational synergy. The collaborationwill see both companies explore deeper integration between the Prime membership program and Samsung devices to deliver seamless digital experiences, while also making Samsung Care services more accessible throughout the customer journey, from product selection to checkout. Together, both companieswill offer…
Legendary Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann is set to perform at the Coca-Cola Arena on 4 January 2026, as part of his “Meine Welt Tour 2026.” This concert is not just another date on the tour – it marks Lindemann’s 63rd birthday, and he has chosen Dubai to celebrate with a unique, one-night-only show that promises to be an unforgettable experience. A Return to Dubai: This Time Without Restrictions Lindemann last performed in Dubai during the COVID-19 pandemic, when restrictions limited the potential for an explosive show. Now, audiences in Dubai will finally experience the full force of his theatrical performances, renowned for their provocative…