Author: Emirates Insight

Saudi Arabia has approved stricter regulations governing how companies identify their beneficial owners, introducing clearer thresholds and expanded disclosure duties as part of the Kingdom’s wider push to enhance corporate governance and financial transparency. The updated rules, endorsed by Minister of Commerce Dr Majed Al Qasabi, define a beneficial owner as any natural person who holds 25 per cent or more of a company’s ownership, whether directly or indirectly. If no individual meets this threshold, or if the true owner cannot be confirmed, regulators will instead assess who has “effective and ultimate control” of the company to determine the beneficial…

The stage is set for the largest-ever edition of the Asian Youth Para Games, as seven sports get underway on Wednesday, with teams arriving in Dubai full of ambition and determination to chase glory in the landmark multi-sport event. Dubai is hosting the Games for the second time since 2017, reaffirming its growing role as a hub for Para sport in Asia. Defending champions Iran, the table-toppers from the previous edition, have arrived with the largest contingent of athletes, totaling 195 participants, and are aiming to retain their titles. Maryam Kazemipour, Chef de Mission of the Iranian delegation, underlined their…

When people think of Dubai, most imagine the soaring silhouette of the Burj Khalifa, the magnificence of Palm Jumeirah, and the world’s most luxurious shopping malls. The city is known for its modern architecture and global vision, yet behind this glittering lifestyle lies another Dubai. This Dubai is found beyond the skyscrapers, hidden in villages and souks that carry traces of the past and history. Traditional districts such as Al Fahidi preserve the city’s cultural identity and reveal to visitors the true spirit and history of Dubai. Let us take a closer look at these historical and cultural treasures. You…

The Abu Dhabi agriculture, fisheries and livestock sector recorded strong growth in the first nine months of 2025, with new licences rising significantly as the emirate accelerates investment in food security, smart farming and diversified economic activity. The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s arm responsible for developing and regulating the business sector, reported substantial increases across all licence categories between January and September. According to ADRA, 152 new licences were issued during the first nine months of 2025, up 29 per cent compared with 118 licences in the same period of 2024. Active…

Ripple’s XRP has headed south over the past several months and is currently trading at around $2.08, or 45% below the all-time high of $3.65 registered in the summer. The question now is whether the downtrend will intensify by Christmas or if the price is gearing up for a new peak. To get a clearer perspective, we asked four of the most widely used AI-powered chatbots to share their take on the matter. What’s More Likely? ChatGPT claimed that a plunge to $1 is possible given the current condition of the crypto market and the whale exodus witnessed as of…

Fal, a startup that hosts image, video, and audio AI models for developers, has announced that it raised $140 million Series D led by Sequoia, with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz and other investors. The round, which was Fal’s third fundraise this year, valued the company at $4.5 billion, about three times what the company was worth when it raised its $125 million Series C in July Bloomberg reported. TechCrunch reported in October that Fal raised a new round from investors including Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins at a valuation of over $4 billion. We also reported at the time…

The Women’s Triathlon World Cup. Dubai 2025 concluded on Sunday with a historic finish that underscored the city’s expanding role in international sport. The first women only World Cup finale of its kind drew elite athletes and hundreds of age group competitors to Dubai Islands. The event was organized by the Dubai Sports Council under the Sheikha Hind Sports Initiative in collaboration with World Triathlon and the UAE Triathlon Federation. H.E. Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, and Debra Alexander, Vice President of World Triathlon, led the awarding of medals to winners across all categories. The ceremony…

Dubai will see a fleet of delivery robots take to the streets to deliver everyday essentials direct to customers’ doors. Dubai is taking the significant step toward next-generation urban logistics with the launch of large-scale autonomous robot deliveries through a new partnership between Yango Group and noon. The move transforms autonomous delivery from pilot concept to live operational service, beginning with noon Minutes customers. Delivery robots in Dubai The collaboration marks an important milestone in Dubai’s shift toward smart mobility and AI-enabled services, supporting the emirate’s long-term goals to reduce emissions, ease congestion and enhance last-mile efficiency. As the first…

Digital Dubai announced that it had received the prestigious Six-Star accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), joining a select group of leading global institutions in innovation. This achievement will contribute to strengthening Dubai’s position as an international reference for digital transformation and government innovation. This milestone is the outcome of years of systematic investment in building up an integrated innovation ecosystem that encompasses talent development and the implementation of solutions and technologies with a future focus. This has placed Digital Dubai as an example for government entities across the world. The advanced accreditation also reflects the Authority’s strong commitment…

The cryptocurrency market could not maintain the momentum witnessed at the start of the business week and registered a slight pullback over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped to around $90,000, whereas popular altcoins like Hyperliquid (HYPE) witnessed much more substantial losses. BTC Takes a Step Back The leading digital asset started the new week on the right foot, and at one point, its price briefly surged past $92,000. In the following hours, though, the bears regained control, and BTC slipped below the psychological level of $90K. The buyers prevented a more significant decline, and as of this writing,…