Author: Emirates Insight

BtcTurk, one of Turkey’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has suffered a $48 million hack that targeted its hot wallets. The company initially paused crypto deposits and withdrawals, though fiat trading and lira transactions remained online. What started as a vague “technical issue” was quickly revealed to be something far more serious. Outside analysts flagged it as a multi-network attack that drained assets in a highly coordinated way. Hackers Moved Funds Across Multiple Blockchains According to independent monitoring firms, the stolen funds were quickly spread across seven different blockchains. These included Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Mantle, and Polygon. Most of the…

The ban on electric scooters in Ajman is for safety purposesAjman residents, take note – electric scooters are now officially banned in the emirate on public streets and roads. The police in Ajman are taking measurements to increase safety across the emirate and have issued a statement regarding the use of electric scooters on roads. All types of two-wheeler scooters and e-vehicles are now not allowed to be used on public roads and streets and are only to be used in designated areas.The move comes after authorities observed an increase in reckless behaviour from riders, including travelling the wrong way…

From dawn flag hoisting and vibrant cultural programmes to a festival of flavours at Abu Dhabi’s top Indian restaurants, here’s your guide to celebrating India’s Independence Day on August 15Abu Dhabi will come alive today, August 15 with the colours, flavours, and pride of India. From official flag hoisting and cultural programmes to festivals and authentic Indian food, the city offers a variety of ways to experience the day. Independence Day is a chance to honour history, celebrate culture, and enjoy community.India’s journey to independence is a story of courage, sacrifice, and big dreams. On August 15, 1947, the country…

After Qatar Airways, Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier airline, could become the next Middle East airline to install SpaceX’s Starlink internet service. According to a Bloomberg report, the Elon Musk-owned company is in advanced talks with Saudia to equip its fleet of more than 140 aircraft with its high-speed onboard wifi, according to people familiar with the talks. The wire agency had earlier reported that SpaceX was also in advanced talks with the Dubai-based Emirates, and said it is now in discussions with its sister carrier flydubai. Another person familiar told Bloomberg that the company has also pitched its services…

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has added several Kyrgyzstan-based companies to its sanctions list over their involvement with a ruble-backed stablecoin called A7A5. Authorities accuse the firms, including A7 LLC, Old Vector, and subsidiaries like A7 Agent, of helping Russia sidestep economic restrictions tied to its war in Ukraine. These companies were part of a growing crypto network that operated under the radar until now. A7A5 Stablecoin at the Center of the Investigation A7A5 is pegged to the Russian ruble and has quietly moved billions in volume. It reportedly handled over 51 billion dollars across platforms linked…

Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling back to Dubai ahead of the new academic year. Between 13 and 25 August 2025, DXB is expected to welcome more than 3.6 million guests, with daily averages reaching 280,000. The busiest day is forecast for Friday, 15 August, with traffic set to exceed 290,000. The back-to-school surge follows a record-breaking first half of 2025, which saw Dubai welcome 9.88 million international overnight visitors—a 6% increase year-on-year—and DXB handle over 46 million guests, reaffirming its position as the…

Backpacks can wait! There’s still time for one last thrill before school starts! The Green Planet™ Dubai and Wild Wadi Waterpark™ are giving families one last reason to celebrate with exclusive back-to-school offers that promise excitement, exploration, and a whole lot of splashing before the school routine kicks in. Over at Wild Wadi Waterpark™, families can dive into one last splash-fest before school starts from 16 to 31 August, kids under 8 go free! With over 30 rides and attractions, there’s something for every age and energy level. Whether it’s high-speed thrills like Jumeirah Sceirah, laid-back drifts along Juha’s Journey,…

Crypto is pumping, and behind this uptick is the ever-firm BTC USD price, which skyrocketed above $123,000 yesterday, printing fresh all-time highs of over $124,700. Although the momentum has dropped since the break higher, the uptrend remains, and every low may be an opportunity for aggressive bulls targeting $130,000 this week and $150,000 by the end of Q3 2025. Bitcoin Prints Fresh All-Time Highs of Nearly $125,000 From the daily chart, the BTC ▼-4.17% price is up by over 60% after dropping to as low as $74,000 in April 2025. At spot rates, buyers are squarely in control, and a…

Luxury fashion often celebrates speed, spectacle, and noise. But Aisha Hossain has quietly built something different, a brand that values depth over attention, and impact over immediacy. The founder of Selhaya, a London-based luxury maison, Aisha, brings an unusual background to the industry. Before fashion, she worked in public policy, a world shaped by ethics, structure, and accountability. That foundation didn’t fade when she stepped into design. It became the heartbeat of her leadership. Selhaya is intentionally slow, deeply rooted in values, and self-funded from the start. Aisha didn’t build it for trends or algorithms. She built it to last.…

flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year. These additions form an integral part of the airline’s strategic growth plans, enabling the continued expansion of its network, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing capacity on existing routes. The seven new aircraft, received between April and August 2025, have seen the flydubai fleet grow to 93 aircraft. Once all 12 aircraft have been delivered this year, flydubai’s fleet will stand at more than 95 aircraft, supporting the carrier’s growing network…