Author: Emirates Insight

This moment touched many hearts… His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, ordered a full refund of university tuition fees paid by a young graduate who tragically passed away just days before his graduation. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! A tragic accident Ali Magdy Omran Muhssein, 22, was set to attend his graduation ceremony on Thursday, February 5. But on Sunday, February 1, he lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Sharjah. Years of studying, late nights, and hard work had led to this milestone……

Russian fighter Usman Nurmagomedov successfully retained his Professional Fighters League (PFL) lightweight world title after defeating Britain’s Alfie Davis by submission in the fourth round, in the main event of the PFL championship held in Dubai last night at Coca-Cola Arena. The event was organised through a partnership between the Professional Fighters League, Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the emirate’s position as a global destination for hosting major international sporting events. Nurmagomedov controlled the bout from the opening round, imposing a high tempo through varied striking and…

The company’s latest purchase raised some eyebrows due to the poor timing. Michael Saylor, the Bitcoin champion behind Strategy’s BTC accumulation strategy, announced minutes ago the latest acquisition made by the company, in which it spent $90 million to accumulate 1,142 units. Consequently, the firm’s total stash has grown to 714,644 BTC, acquired at an average price of $76,056 for a total of $54.35 billion. Thus, Strategy’s bitcoin holdings continue to be in the red as the asset trades below $70,000 at press time. Strategy has acquired 1,142 BTC for ~$90.0 million at ~$78,815 per bitcoin. As of 2/8/2026,…

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the fifth-anniversary of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The University is commemorating its five-year milestone since welcoming its first cohort of students in 2020, as well as MBZUAI’s achievements throughout the period 2020-2025. The obverse side of the gold coin features the Knowledge Centre of MBZUAI, alongside the years “2020” and “2025” denoting the five-year period. The design also includes the inscription “Power from Knowledge to Serve” surrounded by the name “Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence” in both Arabic…

We really are living in a fascinating time for the sector, where so many ideas and trends are actively affecting the way games are made, the way we play them, and the overall health of the industry. There’s a lot to talk about. So let’s get into it. Here are the big questions that I think will shape gaming this year. Will the gaming industry continue to try to hike prices? It will be cheaper to buy Avowed on PS5 than it would have been to purchase it at launch on Xbox. Source: Obsidian Entertainment I hate to put my…

The Global Energy Efficiency Alliance (GEEA) held its first meeting at the World Government Summit (WGS) 2026. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and President of GEEA, chaired the meeting, which brought together ministers representing member states, along with representatives of international organisations, the private sector, and financing institutions, marking a strategic step toward a new phase of international collaboration on energy efficiency. The meeting featured a presentation of GEEA’s Charter, under which member states commit to the Alliance’s targets, including doubling the global rate of energy efficiency improvement to exceed 4 percent annually by 2030. This…

The United Arab Emirates has cemented its position as a global hub for food supply chains amid mounting challenges facing the international food system, underpinned by its strategic geography and world-class infrastructure. By integrating advanced logistics hubs with smart technology, the UAE is supporting regional and international food security through a network of ports, airports, and land transport links ranked among the most efficient globally. Logistics sector experts said the UAE’s diverse capabilities allow it to leverage current and future opportunities in regional and global food logistics services. According to Mordor Intelligence, the Middle East food logistics sector is valued…

Cupid’s busiest season is almost here, and if you’re looking for ways to show some love, Dubai has absolutely no shortage of ideas. Here are some of the best Valentine’s experiences in Dubai that might just secure you that “Partner of the Year” trophy this February 14 The only thing you really need to keep in mind? Your partner’s love language. For the rookies out there, there are five love languages known to humanity: “I love you” – Words of Affirmation“I’ve got you” – Acts of Service“I bought this for you” – Gifting“Let’s do something” – Quality Time“Let’s hold hands”…

US-headquartered companies captured 55% of Q4 crypto VC capital. Crypto and blockchain venture capital witnessed a sharp rebound in Q4 2025, driven predominantly by large late-stage deals. Galaxy Digital’s report, authored by Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research, found that venture capitalists deployed $8.5 billion across 425 deals in the quarter – an 84% increase in capital invested and a 2.6% rise in deal count compared to Q3 2025. This represents the strongest quarterly investment in the sector since Q2 2022, although deal counts remain well below 2021-2022 levels. Crypto VC Surge in Q4 Thorn reported that later-stage companies…

Melbourne startup Fluency has raised US$6m (A$8.55m) in a Seed round led by US VC Accel, Atlassian’s first external investor. The raise values the business at around $30m. The cash will help expand the engineering team and support international growth. Other investors include DST Global Partners (which, along with Accel, was an early Facebook backer), Mixture of Experts, Carya Venture Partners, Archangel Ventures, and NextGen Ventures. Fluency previously banked a $1.5m pre-Seed round in April last year. Swinburne engineering graduates and self-taught developers Finnlay Morcombe and Oliver Farnill, both now 25, launched Fluency in 2023. They joined the Swinburne Innovation Studio Pre-Accelerator,…