Author: Emirates Insight
Cricket’s biggest names will be in action in the UAE as the DP World International League T20 Season 4 gets underway today with a marquee encounter between reigning champions Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers at the Dubai International Stadium – a rematch of last year’s captivating final. All six franchises have finalised their squads following their retentions and the league’s inaugural Player Auction held in October, assembling rosters that blend international superstars with the finest UAE and Associate Nation talent. Squad regulations mandated a minimum of 11 players from ICC Full Member countries, four from the UAE, one from Kuwait, one…
Cybercriminals intensified attacks on consumers throughout 2025, using seasonal shopping periods, gaming platforms and popular entertainment services to distribute phishing pages and fraudulent promotions, according to new data from Kaspersky. The findings show a broad escalation in threat activity across the digital ecosystem, with attackers targeting online shoppers, gamers and users of major streaming platforms. Kaspersky Security Network (KSN) recorded 6,394,854 phishing attempts between January and October 2025, impersonating online stores, banks and payment systems. Of these, 48.2 per cent were directed at online shoppers. Over the same period, the company identified more than 20m attempted attacks on gaming platforms,…
Dubai’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations soared to new heights today as a team of ten elite skydivers took to the skies in a specially choreographed, show-stopping aerial display. Carrying the UAE flag in a breathtaking freefall formation, Emirati athlete Ahmed Al Shehhi led the charge to create a sensational showcase of national pride, unity, and ambition – set against Dubai’s stunning landscape as seen from a unique perspective. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) in partnership with Skydive Dubai, the spectacular display paid tribute to the UAE’s journey, achievements, and unwavering spirit that unites the entire nation.…
Bitcoin nears the $83K support zone after rejecting $91K. Analysts warn of further decline if buying pressure fails to appear. Bitcoin opened December with a move lower, trading under pressure after failing to hold above $93,000. As of press time, the asset is around $86,800, down slightly in the past 24 hours and almost 2% over the last week. The recent decline has brought the market close to an area that several analysts are calling an important support zone. Now, though, a major support level has come to play as it was tested yesterday. Analysts Focus on the $83K–$81K…
On Monday, Clipbook, an AI-powered platform that helps companies monitor their media coverage, announced a $3 million seed round co-led by Mark Cuban, Commonweal Ventures, and Carpenter Capital. The deal happened because Clipbook’s founder, Adam Joseph, took a long shot with a cold email that he never thought anyone would read, he told TechCrunch. Joseph launched Clipbook in 2023 and bootstrapped it to a million dollars in annual recurring revenue, he said. At that point, about a year ago, he felt he was ready to find investors. “I literally made a list of the top five media investors in the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the most advanced countries in the world in recent years in terms of digitalization and technological transformation. As Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue their modernization process, ranging from smart city projects to blockchain-based public services, one of the most critical elements of this development has been their cybersecurity strategies. Increasing cyber threats and global digital risks are key factors that have encouraged the UAE to invest in AI-based defense systems. Today, the UAE is recognized as having the most advanced cybersecurity infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa region, and…
Dubai will host the first UAE–Russia Business Forum on December 10, a major milestone for strengthening bilateral economic ties as trade, investment and technological cooperation between the two countries continue to accelerate. The programme and key participants were announced by the Russia–UAE Business Council, which is organising the event with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Roscongress Foundation and the Marathon Investment Group. The forum will be held as part of the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russia–UAE Commission on Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation, also scheduled for December 10 in Dubai. UAE-Russia Business Forum…
Chainlink (LINK) is trading lower this week as sellers regain control. The price has slipped to around $12 at press time, following a 7% drop in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the focus now turns to whether it can stabilize or if the path lower toward $8 is now open. Breakdown Signals Weakness in Structure LINK lost support at the $15 level recently. That level marked the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement zone, often used to gauge trend strength. Since breaking below it, the price action has turned more bearish. LINK is now hovering below the former ascending channel that guided its…
Startmate CEO Michael Batko has stepped as CEO after eight years of leading the startup accelerator and investor, effective immediately. Taking over is chief operating officer Phoebe Pincus, who’s been with the Blackbird-backed organisation for four years. Batko, who was also a startup founder on the side, most recently exiting his side hustle, Startup Striders, last month, and last year, Puddle Pod, sold in 10 days, said the Startmate role had been the privilege of his career. “I’m proud of what we’ve built together and confident that Phoebe is the right person to lead Startmate into its next chapter,” he said. “She’s…
Riyadh Air will offer members of its loyalty program Uber One membership as it looks to add value for aviation passengers. Riyadh Air’s lifestyle loyalty ecosystem, Sfeer, introduced the premium benefit for its Founding Members through an expanded partnership with Uber Technologies. Founding Members will receive six months of complimentary Uber One membership, unlocking savings and premium features across the Uber app for users throughout the Kingdom. Riyadh Air Uber One partnership The initiative builds on the partnership signed earlier this year between Riyadh Air and Uber and is designed to deliver a seamless, industry-leading, end-to-end travel experience for travellers…