Author: Emirates Insight
Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too. Supabase, the open-source database platform that’s become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world, raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO Paul Copplestone has a surprising strategy: he keeps turning down million-dollar enterprise contracts from deep-pocketed but demanding customers. He’s betting instead that if he sticks to his own product vision, the world will come to him. So far, he’s been right. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Julie Bort sat down with Copplestone to explore Supabase’s rise and what…
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED23.8bn ($6.5bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department. Sales transactions dominated the figures, with AED19.49bn ($5.3bn), according to Land Department data. In total there were 4,798 sales transactions recorded between November 24 and 28. Dubai real estate last week Among the most expensive sales transactions listed on the Land Department website were: An apartment in Aman Residences in Jumeirah Second sold for AED81m ($22.1m) An apartment in Solaya 2 in Jumeirah First sold for AED61.7m ($16.8m) An apartment in Enara by Omniyat in Business Bay sold for AED58m ($15.8m)…
Dubai is gearing up for one of the biggest sporting spectacles of the year. On December 28, 2025, the Coca-Cola Arena will host Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown, a one-night-only cultural moment where two of tennis’s most electrifying stars, Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios, go head-to-head in a global showdown that blends elite competition, blockbuster entertainment, and Dubai-scale spectacle. BUY TICKETS HERE! Tickets are selling fast, VIP tickets are already sold out. Limited categories remain, secure your seat now. UAE National Day Friends & Family Promotion ends December 7 – 15% off group bookings, 3 or more tickets…
As UAE Today readers know, the United Arab Emirates is a pioneer in technology adoption and smart city initiatives. By 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fundamental tool not only for technology teams but for employees across all departments. This rapidly evolving technology is transforming business processes, increasing efficiency, and providing companies with a significant advantage. In the UAE, which is known for its fast adaptation to technology and smart city projects, AI is reshaping workflows from marketing to finance, and from logistics to customer service. For example, in Dubai, tourism companies are using AI to create personalized content for…
Qatar has introduced new updates to its Hayya GCC Resident Visa (A2), expanding stay durations and improving travel flexibility for regional visitors ahead of a major year of sporting, cultural, and entertainment events. The enhancements, announced by Qatar Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Permanent Committee for Managing Visitor Entry, are designed to create a smoother and more convenient arrival experience. Under the new rules taking effect on November 30, 2025, GCC residents will be able to stay in Qatar for up to two months and enjoy multiple-entry access. Qatar visa update The changes are intended…
Interpol’s updated crime data reveals increasingly sophisticated crypto scam networks overlapping with drug, firearms, and wildlife trafficking markets worldwide. International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has formally designated crypto-enabled fraud as a global criminal threat, following the adoption of a new resolution at its General Assembly, which aims to tackle the rapid expansion of transnational scam centres implicated in large-scale fraud, human trafficking, and severe abuse. According to the organization, these criminal hubs often lure victims with promises of high-paying overseas jobs before coercing them into compounds where they are forced to carry out schemes ranging from voice phishing and…
Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just the Lovables and Replits of the world that are winning. The startups building the infrastructure behind them are cashing in too. Supabase, the open-source database platform that’s become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world, raised $100 million at a $5 billion valuation just months after closing $200 million at $2 billion. But co-founder and CEO Paul Copplestone has a surprising strategy: he keeps turning down million-dollar enterprise contracts from deep-pocketed but demanding customers. He’s betting instead that if he sticks to his own product vision, the world will come to him. So far, he’s been right. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Julie Bort sat down with Copplestone to explore Supabase’s rise and what…
As part of the National Month campaign and in line with the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the Firdaus Women’s Orchestra will take the stage on Tuesday, 2 December, at the House of Arts in Expo City Dubai. The event is organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in collaboration with Expo City Dubai. The orchestra, led by the acclaimed Lebanese maestro Harout Fazlian, will perform the song Zayed and Rashid, which features selected verses from “The People and the Leader”, a poem by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
The UAE has introduced significant updates to its tax procedures framework with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (17) of 2025, amending key provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (28) of 2022 on Tax Procedures. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the new law will take effect on January 1, 2026. The amendments improve efficiency, enhance clarity for taxpayers, and strengthen transparency, fairness and financial discipline across the UAE’s tax system. UAE tax rules A central component of the amendments is a defined period—not exceeding five years from the end of the relevant tax period—for taxpayers to request a refund of…
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$500 million Sukuk by Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), issued under its US$3 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The five-year Sukuk, maturing in November 2030, carries a profit rate of 4.6 percent. The issuance attracted strong demand from regional and international investors, reflecting confidence in Sharjah Islamic Bank’s financial strength and strategic direction. This issuance marks the second Sukuk listed by SIB on Nasdaq Dubai in 2025, bringing the bank’s total Sukuk listings under this programme on the exchange to $1.5 billion. Proceeds from the issuance will be used for the bank’s general…