Author: Emirates Insight
Global Village, the region’s leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, shopping and dining, invites residents and travellers aliketo explore its 30th season with new and exciting and free experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy. Gardens of the World This season, Global Village’s guests can explore the brand-new Gardens of the World attraction, located in front of the Egypt pavilion and extending all the way to the Iran pavilion.This beautiful, newand lush area is filled with exotic arrangements of flowers and landmark icons from around the world. Designed as a tranquil space for leisurely strolls and family relaxation, it…
Kuwait has intensified its crackdown on travel agent violations after receiving 3,012 complaints in 2025, imposing new penalties on offices and brokers found responsible for fraud, misconduct and breaches of licensing rules. The measures form part of a wider effort by the Public Authority for Civil Aviation to protect travellers’ rights and restore confidence in the country’s travel market. The authority’s complaint and arbitration committee reported significant action throughout 2025. On October 22, 2025, penalties were issued for 66 violations involving travel agents that breached social media licensing rules and related guidelines, while two individuals were prosecuted for breaking business…
Dubai Humanitarian, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD), will convene the Second Conference of Countries Hosting the World’s Humanitarian Hubs on 28 November 2025 in Brindisi, Italy, coinciding with the 25th Anniversary of UNHRD. The high-level meeting will bring together representatives from the 11 countries that host the world’s humanitarian hubs, alongside senior officials from international organizations, governments, and private sector partners, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation, coordination, and innovation in global emergency preparedness and response. His Excellency Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Chairman of…
The metric is above $3.2 trillion on CG again. After a week of trading below the $90,000 mark, which included a nosedive to under $81,000, bitcoin finally notched an impressive recovery attempt that pushed it to just under $92,000. Its dominance over altcoins has surged as well, as very few are able to match its gains over the past 24 hours. BTC Eyes $92K The primary cryptocurrency’s most severe part of its November correction took place last week when the bears were in complete control of the market and drove it south to under $81,000 on Friday. This became…
Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. There were 49 startups that raised funding rounds worth $100 million or more in 2024, per our count at TechCrunch; three companies raised more than one “mega-round,” and seven companies raised rounds that were $1 billion in size or larger. How will 2025 compare? As we enter near the final month of the year, 2025 has already matched 2024 in terms of companies raising rounds that are $100 million and larger. There are also significantly more companies that have raised multiple funding rounds larger than $100 million this year compared to last. Here…
Ras Al Khaimah’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is recording rapid growth, according to the latest RAK Investment Pulse report released by Stirling Hospitality Advisors, one of the region’s leading hospitality advisory firms. The report’s seventh edition highlights a 25 per cent year-on-year increase in MICE room nights and a 36 per cent rise in MICE revenue, underlining the emirate’s growing appeal to corporate groups, incentive travellers and international event organisers. Ras Al Khaimah MICE sector growth The findings also show that demand for MICE facilities in Ras Al Khaimah is now outpacing existing capacity, driven by the…
MENA Live Events in association with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism announced this morning the highly anticipated return of Taste of Dubai, the city’s ultimate celebration of food, drink and music, set to take place in February 2025 at the iconic Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. From Friday 6th – Sunday 8th February, Dubai’s favourite food festival will bring together 25,000 foodies, families, and friends for three days of mouth-watering cuisine, celebrity chef workshops, live entertainment, and unforgettable festival vibes. The BitesShowcasing 16 of Dubai’s best restaurants, each pop-up will design a menu of three to five ‘taster’ size dishes,…
Abu Dhabi will host more than 20 leading AI researchers and senior Big Tech executives at Machines Can Think 2026, the UAE capital’s flagship AI Adopters event, taking place on January 26–27, 2026 at Park Hyatt Saadiyat. The summit marks the latest step in the UAE’s push to accelerate advanced AI adoption as part of its national 2031 AI strategy and growing global influence in the sector. The two-day summit will feature more than 50 keynotes, multiple partners including Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), hands-on workshops, and immersive demo zones showcasing breakthrough AI technologies. Machines Can Think…
Although Japan only has 20k–40k active BTC addresses daily, its huge household wealth could flow in via ETFs and regulated funds. Japan has officially finalized amendments to its crypto regulatory framework that have the potential to increase global Bitcoin demand. The reforms aim to clarify custodial liability, stimulate institutional participation, and position the country as a safe haven for digital assets. Reform Could Boost Bitcoin Demand According to crypto research and education institution XWIN Research Japan, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) has completed its 2025 Working Group on crypto-asset reform, outlining a redesign of the country’s rules. Central to…
Ten years ago, raising €1 million in Copenhagen was enough to make waves in the region’s tech scene. Today, the Nordics are turning out billion-dollar companies like Lovable — which hit $200M in revenue just 12 months after launching. Dennis Green-Lieber, founder of AI-powered customer intelligence platform Propane, has had a front-row seat to that shift over the last 15 years. His take? The region’s social safety net gives founders room to take real swings without putting their personal lives on the line, and they’re accelerating faster than Silicon Valley as a result. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis caught up with Green-Lieber to talk about the…