Author: Emirates Insight

These are the must attend events in Dubai this August, don’t miss outEvents in Dubai this August is heating up with a lineup of events that blends fitness, fun, and family. Whether you’re chasing your next personal best at ELEVATE RunClub, dancing the night away at Kingdom Festival, or keeping the little ones engaged at Dubai Public Library’s Summer Camp, there’s something for everyone this month.Kingdom FestivalImage: Visit DubaiGet ready to turn up the heat indoors! Kingdom Festival is bringing serious vibes to Dubai World Trade Centre on August 9, with a massive celebration of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and everything in…

Under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses has rolled out three new advisory services designed to elevate governance standards and ensure sustainable growth for family-owned enterprises across Dubai. These newly launched services reflect the Centre’s mission to help family businesses thrive amid economic shifts by enhancing governance frameworks, enabling proactive leadership, and unlocking new opportunities. They reinforce the centre’s pledge to support this vital sector, streamline operations, and develop the capabilities needed for long-term sustainability. “Family businesses remain a vital engine of growth, diversification, and innovation within Dubai’s economy,” said Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President…

Lebanese food lovers – Al Hallab MOE is worth a revisitIf you’ve ever craved mezze mid-shopping, chances are you’ve ended up at Al Hallab MOE. It’s been around for years, and now, it’s had a full makeover. The Lebanese restaurant, known for its classic favourites and family-style vibe, has reopened with a whole new refined look, but kept the same great food that’s made it a Dubai staple. We popped in for a visit.The new lookUp on Level 2 next to VOX Cinemas, Al Hallab’s updated space is bright, calm, and stylish. Traditional Lebanese elements, like the Phoenician Flower, appear…

TL;DR Due to their volatile nature, meme coins have created another success story, turning a relatively small investment into a massive fortune. That precise nature, however, has also led to numerous crashes in the past, so traders should be wary when dealing with them and not follow and invest blindly. From $22.8K to $2.48M in just 3.5 months — a 109x return! This trader spent $22.8K to buy 27.86M $TROLL 3 months ago, sold 1.28M for $16.2K and still holds 26.57M $TROLL($2.48M). With $TROLL‘s recent surge, his position has flipped over 100x — nearly $2.48M in profit!… pic.twitter.com/VqfyXTJKtd — Lookonchain…

Giorgio’s next project? Armani villas in Ras Al KhaimahRas Al Khaimah is getting a quiet power move from one of fashion’s biggest names. The world’s first Armani villas are launching on Raha Island through a new partnership between Giorgio Armani, RAK Properties and SIE Group. It’s the first time the Armani name will front private villas anywhere in the world – bringing his signature style into residential real estate, with the coastline as canvas.Armani, off the runwayThe villas are designed by Giorgio Armani and his in-house team, taking elements from his own homes. Clean geometry, warm neutrals, and natural light.…

Kleindienst Group, developer of The Heart of Europe megaproject on Dubai’s World Islands, aims to have all remaining hotels under construction by the end of 2025, founder and chairman Josef Kleindienst told Arabian Business in an exclusive interview. The $5.8 billion tourism and hospitality development spans six man-made islands and will feature 20 hotels with more than 5,000 keys, along with themed resorts, floating villas, climate-controlled streets, underwater experiences and coral regeneration zones. The Heart of Europe is the first major development to gain traction on the World Islands following years of inactivity after the 2008 financial crisis. Fifteen hotels…

Heavyweight fireworks land at Etihad Arena, here’s everything you need to know about UFC 321The Octagon is set to return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, is bringing another blockbuster card to the capital with UFC 321, headlined by a heavyweight title showdown between reigning champ Tom Aspinall and French phenom Ciryl Gane.Mark your calendars, the event takes place on Saturday, October 25 at Etihad Arena, promising an action-packed evening of elite MMA.How to get ticketsTickets are now on sale for UFC 321 and are available via Ticket Master and Etihad Arena but…

The White House order will involve banks being fined if they drop customers for political reasons or discriminate against digital asset firms and organizations. The executive order directs bank regulators to investigate whether any banks or financial institutions might have violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, or consumer financial protection laws, reported The Wall Street Journal on Monday. The order threatens monetary penalties, consent decrees, and other disciplinary measures for violators and could be signed this week, the report added. Big Banks Can’t Discriminate Against Crypto “Cryptocurrency companies have said they were shut out of banking services under…

A midweek break might be on the cards as the UAE prepares for its next public holiday in SeptemberThe UAE Cabinet is signalling that residents will likely enjoy a long weekend in early September in observance of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday, a public holiday recognised across the country.What’s expectedUnder a Cabinet Resolution Concerning Public Holidays issued by the Cabinet in May, the UAE formalised the Prophet’s Birthday as a national holiday, in keeping with the country’s official public holiday calendar. Although the exact date will depend on moon-sighting (which determines the start of the Islamic month Rabi’ al‑Awwal), current predictions…

When the global economy showed signs of softening in mid‑2025, Abu Dhabi’s non‑oil foreign trade did the opposite. According to released figures, Abu Dhabi Customs reported that trade in goods unrelated to hydrocarbons surged 34.7 per cent in the first half of the year, rising from AED 145 billion in the first half of 2024 to AED 195.4 billion in January to June 2025. The breakdown tells an equally compelling story. Non‑oil exports jumped 64 per cent to AED 78.5 billion (from AED 47.9 billion), imports increased 15 per cent to AED 80 billion, and re‑exports climbed 35 per cent…