Author: Emirates Insight
Dubai Municipality has been named the United Arab Emirates Country Winner in the 2025 International Safety Awards by the British Safety Council — one of the world’s most prestigious honours in the field of occupational health and safety. The award recognises leading organisations that demonstrate a robust commitment to creating safe, healthy, and sustainable work environments. The Municipality was selected from hundreds of entries across the globe, including institutions from the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It is one of just 10 organisations worldwide to receive the coveted Country Winner title this year, reinforcing its position…
The UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution to reorganise the UAE Gender Balance Council, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The move aims to enhance participation of all community segments in the nation’s development journey, promote equal opportunities, and solidify the Emirates’ position as a model for gender balance. The resolution expands the Council’s scope and strengthens its roles by developing legislative and regulatory frameworks to advance gender balance across government and private sectors. This aligns with the country’s vision and boosts its position in global indices. UAE Cabinet approves…
Be transported from the desert to the French RivieraLa Petite Maison at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, is a love letter to French flair. From buttery snails to dreamy desserts, this fine dining favourite delivers on flavour, charm and style. Here’s our review of this Abu Dhabi fine dining favourite.The Spot La Petite Maison sits inside The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. The Michelin-starred restaurant began as a charming restaurant in the old town of Nice in the 1980s. It was founded by Nicole Rubi, a French woman of Italian descent who believed in simple, honest food made…
Saturday, yes, it’s the best day of the week again to find the crypto to buy for now or next week. Right now, the crypto market is seeing a bearish trend, with key players like Bitcoin and Ethereum facing price drops. Bitcoin fell from $117k to $113 level, a 3.6% decline, while Ethereum slipped from $3,7k to $3,4k area, down 6.7%. Yet, market sentiment holds a bullish edge, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index showing “Greed” earlier this week with BTC reaching a high $119k, hinting at investor optimism. Is “now” the best time to buy crypto? BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.26T24h7d30d1yAll…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the progress of Etihad Rail and embarked ona passenger train journey between Dubai and Fujairah. The visit reflects His Highness’s commitment to personally overseeing strategic infrastructure projects that serve all regions of the country and ensuring their alignment with the UAE’s national development goals for the next phase. This journey marks a historic milestone and a pivotal phase in the development and operation of the UAE’s national railway network, with the passenger train expected to commence commercial operations in…
Swap a dozen roses for a dozen romantic restaurants in Dubai, perfect for unforgettable date nightsLooking to impress your date? From first sparks to forever moments, these romantic restaurants in Dubai serve up sky-high views, beachfront charm, and candlelit ambience that turns every dinner into something special.Swipe through the gallery CÉ LA VI Dubai 3 of 12 Elevated in every sense, this rooftop restaurant, sky bar, and club lounge delivers a dose of Southeast Asian flair with breathtaking Burj Khalifa views. Born in Asia and rooted in celebration, CÉ LA VI lives up to its name ‘This is the life’, with…
As July closed out, Bitcoin suffered a notable pullback as it corrected to approximately $113K – a decline of several thousand dollars from mid-month highs north of $123K. Despite the setback, the market watchers remain bullish about the world’s largest crypto asset’s prospects for the year-end. $115K Now, $150K Soon? As Bitcoin mining enters the second half of 2025, the sector’s fundamentals remain strong, but the room for errors is shrinking. The analytics team at Bitcoin yield protocol TeraHash predicts that the crypto asset will trade between $130,000 and $150,000 by year-end, if the ETF inflows remain and the macroeconomic…
London Heathrow Airport will be able to add 276,000 flights a year and increase the number of passengers from 84 million to 150 million annually after submitting a £49 billion ($65 billion) expansion proposal to the UK government. The plan includes the construction of the controversial third runway at a cost of £21 billion, a new terminal and re-routing the M25, the major highway that circles London. Heathrow expansion The proposal includes £12 billion to fund a new terminal and £15 billion for modernisation. The airport said the expansion would provide at least 30 new daily routes, more domestic connections and…
When the sun is out, it’s time to chill out, discover the coolest spots and icy adventures that will keep you refreshedAugust is melting, but your plans don’t have to. Whether you’re solo-chilling or entertaining the fam, we’ve found Dubai’s coolest ways to beat the heat. From arctic adventures and sub-zero sips to wellness with a serious chill, these are the must-do icy escapes worth adding to your summer bucket list.Ice & Snow ActivitiesIce Skating at Dubai Ice RinkGlide, spin, or stumble your way across the Olympic-sized Dubai Ice Rink at Dubai Mall. A classic escape from the blazing sun,…
The sun’s blazing – time to cool things down. Here are Abu Dhabi’s chilliest spots and sub-zero experiences to keep you refreshedAugust is melting, but your plans don’t have to. Whether you’re flying solo or wrangling the kids, we’ve rounded up Abu Dhabi’s chilliest ways to beat the heat. From arctic escapes and frosty drinks to icy spa sessions and beyond, here are the sub-zero experiences worth adding to your summer bucket list.Ice & Snow ActivitiesSnow Park at Snow Abu DhabiWinter magic lives year-round at Snow Abu Dhabi in Reem Mall. With snow-covered slides, bumper tubes, a crystal carousel, and…