Author: Emirates Insight

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has introduced the Dubai Busking Experience to activate public spaces through culturally aligned, curated live performances while creating new platforms for local talent. Taking place from 6 February to 1 March 2026, the initiative runs exclusively on weekends (Friday to Sunday) at Bluewaters Island, one of Dubai’s most vibrant waterfront destinations, known for its open-air setting, striking views and walkable public spaces. Performances are taking place in the evenings from 6:30 pm onwards and delivered in line with local cultural values, making use of the pleasant outdoor season to bring culture into…

Toobit is a popular and award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, which has an exciting surprise for its users as one of the most celebrated days of the year approaches. Toobit’s Valentine’s Day Trading Campaign Toobit, the award-winning global cryptocurrency exchange, today announces the launch of its 2026 Valentine’s Day trading campaign. In a bid to break away from the otherwise solitary nature of the crypto markets, the campaign invites traders to pair up and get a chance to share a prize pool of 300,000 USDT between February 10th and February 24th. This initiative emphasizes the strength of partnership in navigating today’s…

Turbo Energy (TURB) announced the completion of a restructuring of its bank financing aimed at strengthening its financial position and aligning liquidity with the Company’s medium- and long-term business plan. As part of this process, Turbo Energy reached agreements with Bankinter, CaixaBank and BBVA, three of Spain’s leading financial institutions, enabling the conversion of existing bank facilities into long-term financing structures totaling approximately EUR 4.87M. This reorganization strengthens the Company’s financial profile and aligns its financing structure with its business plan, further enhancing financial flexibility to support continued expansion in the global commercial and industrial energy storage sector, including Latin…

Deel, the global HR and payroll platform, has launched an international competition designed to find and back the world’s most promising Seed-stage startups.  Called The Pitch, it has a total prize pool of US$15 million ($21.2m). Up to 100 regional winners will receive US$50,000 each, while up to 10 global champions will receive a US$1 million ($A1.42m) each to scale their visions.  Deel country manager Shannon Karaka said the program aims to level the playing field for founders by  surfacing talent based on merit, rather than geography or connections.  “What we know is that local networks often constrain traditional venture capital. The…

Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, participated in a trial journey aboard an Etihad Rail passenger train from Al Qudra in Dubai to Al Hilal City Station in Fujairah. He was accompanied by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, Major General Ahmed Al Maqoodi, Director General of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, and several senior officers and Etihad Rail officials. During the journey, Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan was briefed by Emirati professionals on the latest developments of the national railway project, including initial passenger…

Find out which banks are offering the top rates. Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for holding long-term savings that you want to grow over time, but can still access when needed for certain purchases or bills. Even though rates have been falling over the past several months, it’s still possible to find money…

Kuwaiti fashionista and influencer Rawan Bin Hussain has been released from prison in Dubai and made her first public appearance over the weekend since her release. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! Legal background According to the Dubai Media Office, Rawan Bin Hussain was arrested for being drunk in public, causing a disturbance, and assaulting members of the Dubai Police. Authorities stressed that laws are applied equally to all residents and citizens in Dubai, with no exceptions for fame or status. Reports from local media indicate that Rawan was sentenced to one year in prison,…

Two crypto users lost $12.25 million and $50 million after copying incorrect wallet addresses. In January, a crypto user lost $12.25 million by copying the wrong wallet address. In December as well, another one ended up losing $50 million in a similar way. Together, the two incidents cost $62 million, according to the popular Web3 security solution, Scam Sniffer. Crypto Blunders Signature phishing attacks also surged in January. In fact, Scam Sniffer found that $6.27 million was stolen from 4,741 victims, which is a 207% increase from December. The largest cases involved $3.02 million from SLVon and XAUt via…

In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) voice assistants worldwide surpassed 8 billion, more than one per person on the planet. These assistants are helpful, polite – and almost always default to female. Their names also carry gendered connotations. For example, Apple’s Siri – a Scandinavian feminine name – means “beautiful woman who leads you to victory”. Meanwhile, when IBM’s Watson for Oncology launched in 2015 to help doctors process medical data, it was given a male voice. The message is clear: women serve and men instruct. This is not harmless branding – it’s a design choice that reinforces existing stereotypes about…

Colliers International (NASDAQ:CIGI) is one of the 10 best real estate services stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On February 3, Raymond James analyst Frederic Bastien upgraded his rating on Colliers International (NASDAQ:CIGI) from Strong Buy to Outperform. The analyst also raised his price target on the stock from $195 to $200, implying upside of more than 49%. Real Estate Photo by Tony Yeung on Unsplash Bastien noted that the $700 million acquisition of Ayesa Engineering has enabled the company to improve its engineering and project management capabilities. This debt-funded deal is expected to be around 5% accretive to…