Author: Emirates Insight

A wave of AI-powered scams is sweeping across WhatsApp, costing UK families nearly half a million pounds in 2025 alone and it’s only May. Cybercriminals are now combining old tricks with new tech. In the evolving “Hi Mum” scam, fraudsters impersonate a loved one over WhatsApp and ask for emergency cash. The twist They’re now using AI-generated voice messages to mimic children’s voices, making the deception frighteningly convincing. “Scammers are increasingly getting better at manipulating people… cloning any voice is now simple, even in a matter of moments,”says Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor at ESET. By the numbers: 506 WhatsApp…

Emirates has deployed retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to Cape Town and Johannesburg, marking the first time the airline’s Premium Economy cabin has been introduced to South Africa. The deployment follows the completion of the aircraft upgrades last month. The world’s largest international airline hosted a tour of the retrofitted aircraft, showcasing next-generation cabins with new design features. Johannesburg and Cape Town become the first African destinations to receive the upgraded Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft. Emirates marks 30 years in South Africa with Premium Economy launch on Boeing 777 Key figures from South Africa’s aviation and tourism sectors attended the showcase,…

China has unveiled the world’s first fully AI-powered hospital, marking a radical shift in the future of healthcare. Developed by Tsinghua University in Beijing, the “Agent Hospital” features 14 AI doctors and 4 AI nurses that can diagnose, treat, and manage up to 3,000 patients per day, without any human staff. Faster, smarter care: What would take human doctors 3 years, the AI doctors can do in 1 day.  High IQ bots: These AI agents scored a 93.06% pass rate on the US Medical Licensing Exam. Training without risk: The virtual hospital allows medical students to practice in a fully…

Chris Pelkey was shot and killed in a road rage incident. At his killer’s sentencing, he forgave the man via AI. In a historic first for Arizona, and possibly the U.S., artificial intelligence was used in court to let a murder victim deliver his own victim impact statement. What happened Pelkey, a 37-year-old Army veteran, was gunned down at a red light in 2021. This month, a realistic AI version of him appeared in court to address his killer, Gabriel Horcasitas. “In another life, we probably could’ve been friends,” said AI Pelkey in the video. “I believe in forgiveness, and…

In a bold move to tackle one of streaming’s biggest frustrations, endless scrolling, Netflix just unveiled a major redesign of its TV and mobile apps featuring a ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot and TikTok-style video reels. You’ll soon be able to ask Netflix in plain language what you’re in the mood for “funny and fast-paced” or “dark thrillers with strong female leads” and get instant, tailored recommendations. Netflix is partnering with OpenAI to power this feature, part of a broader overhaul aimed at making content discovery faster, more intuitive, and (finally) less painful. What’s changing Conversational AI Search: Powered by OpenAI, this…

Pope Leo XIV is taking a bold stance on artificial intelligence, calling it “a challenge to human dignity, justice and labour” in his first major address since being elected leader of the Catholic Church. The new pontiff is placing AI at the center of the Church’s moral agenda, warning that we’re entering a new industrial revolution with the same threats to workers and human rights seen over a century ago. “In our own day… developments in the field of artificial intelligence pose new challenges,” Leo said, addressing the College of Cardinals on Saturday in the New Synod Hall. He echoed…

The UAE continues to consolidate its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging advanced national strategies to integrate cutting-edge technologies across economic and service sectors. The G42 Group and its subsidiaries have been at the forefront of this momentum during the first half of 2025, rolling out AI-driven solutions that strengthen the UAE’s technological sovereignty and sustainability. Their efforts span healthcare, energy, cybersecurity, culture, education, and consumer digital services, underscoring the country’s rapid adoption of AI across vital industries. AI in cybersecurity and governance in the UAE Hadi Anwar, CEO of CBX, highlighted the importance of cybersecurity…

Ethereum’s next major upgrade, called Fusaka, is scheduled for December 3, 2025, and it could play a central role in lowering scaling costs and supporting ETH’s bullish momentum. Developers confirmed the timeline after successful testnet deployments on Holesky, Sepolia, and Hoodi earlier this fall. What’s Inside the Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade? The upgrade brings about PeerDAS (EIP-7594), which enables the nodes to verify only portions of blob data rather than downloading the entire content. The network is more efficient with this change, and the ground is laid out to do full danksharding in the future. Together with PeerDAS, developers will release…

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced five new features for Expand North Star 2025. The landmark event, organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, celebrates its 10th anniversary at Dubai Harbour from October 12–15. The new features include ScaleX, the Consumer Tech Zone, North Star Green Impact, the Deeptech MEA Summit, and the Digital Assets Forum. Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai Together they are designed to strengthen Expand North Star’s role as the world’s largest gathering of startups and investors, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, funding, and collaboration. ScaleX: The official…

Traders shifted into Linea (LINEA), ApolloX (APX), and Convex Finance (CVX) on Friday, with new token milestones and DeFi votes drawing focus on which could be the Best altcoin to buy in 2025. On Sept. 19, 2025, all three posted solid 24-hour gains across major spot venues. LINEA rallied on its airdrop claim window and new listings.  APX extended a weeklong surge as it migrates to $ASTER. CVX firmed as Curve’s incentives and cash-flow plans drew new attention. DISCOVER: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in September2025 Which Altcoin Looks Strongest: LINEA, APX, or CVX? LINEA rose about +17%…