Author: Emirates Insight
Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan and rapidly developing cities in the United Arab Emirates. With its tax advantages, international job opportunities, luxurious lifestyle options, and multicultural structure, it has become a favorite destination for many expats. However, this appeal unfortunately comes with a significant cost of living. In this article, we will discuss the key expenses that anyone planning to live in Dubai in 2025 should consider when creating their budge. For more detailed information about living, working, and sightseeing in Dubai, you can visit Dubai City Guide, where you will find comprehensive guides and up-to-date tips. Housing…
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to record rapid growth, achieving several major milestones driven by coordinated efforts across government and industry, according to Vice Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed bin Saud bin Khalid. Speaking at the Budget Forum 2026, she said spending in the sector reached SR275bn ($73.34bn), while the number of domestic and international tourists surpassed 116m, with the next target set at 150 million. Princess Haifa stated that tourism remains one of the Kingdom’s most promising sectors for diversifying the national economy. Saudi tourism sector She highlighted that the number of European tourists increased by 14…
The festive period is almost upon us, and Yas Winter Fest is gearing up for its most magical edition yet. Transforming Yas Gateway Park on Yas Island into a frosty paradise from December 12th to 21st, every element of this magnificent winter celebration is crafted to capture the warmth of the season, bringing families together over shared moments of laughter and holiday cheer. Join the festivities as you wander through snowy attractions and enjoy exciting fairground games, crafting sessions, tree lightings, meet and greets with Santa, endless live shows, shopping, hot cocoa and marshmallows, and everything in between. Produced by Brag in partnership with Miral, the…
SUI has surged the most over the past 24 hours. Monday’s price correction for BTC didn’t last long as the asset exploded by roughly $10,000 to reach $94,000 earlier today. The altcoins have performed even more impressively since then, and the total crypto market cap has added around $200 billion since the weekly low. BTC Soars $10K The primary cryptocurrency managed to break through $90,000 at the end of the previous business week after it was crushed in mid-November to under $81,000. It peaked at over $93,000 on Friday, where it faced an immediate rejection, but still remained sideways…
Unless you’ve stayed on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X – previously known as Twitter – you probably missed an extraordinary rant from US investor Keith Rabois claiming that “Airwallex has become a Chinese backdoor into sensitive American data like from AI labs and defense contractors”. The former PayPal exec – yes he’s part of the PayPal mafia, with Musk and US vice-presidential puppet master Peter Thiel – is MD at California VC Khosla Ventures. Last night, he fired up both thumbs to carry on like a short-seller gagging for a bear market, ripping into Airwallex, a competitor to his…
Egypt has unveiled an ambitious strategy to raise intra-trade among member states of the Developing-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation (D-8) to $500 billion by 2030. The plan was presented by Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib during the fourth session of the D-8 Council of Ministers of Trade, held in Cairo. The meeting was attended by trade ministers, the D-8 Secretary General and senior delegations from member countries. El-Khatib reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to completing the ratification procedures for the Preferential Trade Agreement between D-8 members. He said Egypt would notify the organisation’s Secretariat once the process is finalised.…
Global Village marked the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a spectacular evening of celebrations, headlined by the grand Emirati Hawa Operetta on the Main Stage with a performance titled ‘From the Desert to the Stars’. The captivating production brought together music, poetry, and dance to tell a story inspired by Emirati heritage and unity, offering guests an immersive journey that celebrated the nation’s enduring pride and rich culture. Directed and choreographed by acclaimed artist Nasser Ibrahim, the performance guided audiences through the UAE’s journey, from its formation and the symbolism of its national flag to the flourishing of its…
The global talent market is on the brink of a major transformation as artificial intelligence moves from being a support tool to becoming an active part of the workforce, according to Korn Ferry’s newly released Talent Acquisition Trends 2026 report. The study, based on insights from more than 1,900 talent leaders and experts worldwide, including the Middle East, outlines how Human plus AI collaboration, changing skill priorities and gaps in leadership readiness are reshaping how organisations hire and manage people. The report, published in November, shows that 52 percent of global talent leaders expect to add autonomous AI agents to…
Bitfinex Alpha reveals that selling pressure has reduced, and BTC is close to its lowest point in this cycle. The recent market downtrend has left many bitcoin investors and market enthusiasts in confusion. This is because predictors and a few factors point to a further downtrend, while some claim that the world’s leading crypto sits at a powerful support zone. Obviously, BTC witnessed a significant price recovery last week, jumping by about 15% to surpass $93,000. However, this move was short-lived, as it plunged by $84,000 on Monday amid heavy selling by many holders, setting the new week off…
Tomorrow evening, at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous. Image Credits:Aaron V Barrera Photography The series has traveled around the globe under the auspices of TechCrunch. Steve Case rented a theater in Washington, D.C.; we talked to Greece’s prime minister in Athens; and Kirsten Green hosted us at the Presidio in San Francisco. The concept is always the same, though: bring together people who are working on genuinely important developments in…