Author: Emirates Insight

PUMP is the other massive loser over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin’s rally that began with the new year has come to a halt as the asset has slipped below $90,000 once again, after it was rejected at $95,000 a few days ago. Most altcoins are deep in the red as well on a daily scale, with XRP plunging by over 6%, while ZEC has dumped by over 20% after the departure of one of the developers. BTC Struggles at $90K The primary cryptocurrency went on a solid ride starting on January 2 when it pumped from under $88,000…

Dubai Chambers has announced that the fifth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum will take place in Shenzhen, China on 14thMay 2026. The forum aims to introduce the Chinese business community to the diverse opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). The Dubai Business Forum – China is designed to unlock new channels for partnership and strategic investments from China to Dubai. It will showcase the emirate’s robust economic fundamentals and competitive advantages as a launchpad for Chinese companies expanding into high-growth markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The event’s location in Shenzhen places it at…

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the completion of its inaugural dual-tranche USD 1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, comprising a USD 300 million Blue tranche with a 3-year tenor and a USD 700 million Green tranche with a 5-year tenor. This transaction represents the largest Blue Bond issued in the UAE and the GCC, and the largest Dual-Tranche Blue-Green Bond issued by a financial institution globally.   With this issuance, Emirates NBD continues to advance its commitment to the United Nations…

Over the past few days, several posts on LinkedIn and Twitter/X went viral after one of the most talked about AI companies in San Francisco suddenly vanished from LinkedIn: Artisan AI.   The company’s LinkedIn page, individual employee profiles, and posts from executives all displayed a “This post cannot be displayed” message.   The startup had been banned from the site, Artisan CEO Jaspar Carmichael-Jack confirmed to TechCrunch. However, after working with LinkedIn over the past two weeks — and addressing the social network’s concerns — Artisan is now being reinstated.  “Every startup inevitably has some kind of thing that comes back…

Dubai International Marine Club will launch its first event of the 2026 season by hosting the third leg of the Dubai 43-foot sailing race on Saturday. The event is attracting strong interest from leading boat owners, skippers and sailors across the UAE, with registration open through online platforms. Mohammed Hareb, Executive Director of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, affirmed that the organisation of this race comes within the 2025–2027 strategic plan, aimed at supporting the preservation of maritime heritage and developing sporting activities and events. He noted that the amendments introduced to certain technical measurements have contributed to raising…

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has accredited five specialised training centres for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), marking a significant step in developing professional competencies and enhancing workforce capabilities across the UAE civil aviation sector. The accreditation supports the organisation and advancement of technical and administrative training programmes related to UAS, in line with national requirements and international standards, and reflects the GCAA’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of aviation safety. The five centres accredited by the GCAA are: Versa Aerospace Exponent e-Commerce DWC RCG for Wireless Aircraft Trading Emirates Falcons Aviation Falcon Eye Drones Planning & Aerial Photography…

Halving block times on opBNB shifts the focus from raw throughput to user experience, especially for latency-sensitive DeFi apps. BNB Chain’s Layer 2 network opBNB completed its Fourier mainnet hard fork on January 7 to cut block times in half. The upgrade marks a meaningful step in BNB Chain’s scaling push, improving transaction speed and reinforcing its position as one of the busiest blockchain ecosystems in terms of user activity. Fourier Hard Fork Halves Block Times on opBNB The Fourier upgrade went live at 03:00 UTC on January 7, according to an announcement from BNB Chain developers posted on…

Your bread and packaged snacks are about to get a little healthier, and honestly, it’s been a long time coming. The UAE is planning new rules that will cut down salt levels in bread, packaged and processed foods The move comes after the National Health and Nutrition Survey dropped a pretty alarming stat: 96.2% of residents are consuming way more sodium than recommended. Want instant updates? Follow Lovin on WhatsApp, and never miss a beat! So what’s changing? The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is working on mandatory maximum salt limits for key food categories, starting with bakeries and expanding…

Writing the story of our journey wasn’t something I ever imagined doing, until recently. While overseas on a work trip – with a bit of R&R at the end – I met a woman who was genuinely curious about MyTrucking. She asked me, “Have you ever thought about writing some of this down? Your learnings, your failures, your wins?” That question stuck with me. So here it is: The journey of me, I guess, – and MyTrucking. Not polished or perfect, but real. Because sometimes, the most unexpected ideas turn into the most meaningful journeys. Rural roots It’s been 11…

The UAE is positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner in the UK’s green hydrogen expansion, as the World Future Energy Summit opens in Abu Dhabi with a sharp focus on industrial decarbonisation and cross-border collaboration. Taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from January 13 to 15 as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week hosted by Masdar, the summit brings together policymakers, investors and industry leaders from the UAE and UK to explore how green hydrogen can move from pilot projects to large-scale deployment. Against the backdrop of the UK’s ambition to scale low-carbon hydrogen production to 10GW by…