Author: Emirates Insight

Dubai Health organised a specialised training programme, Essential Skills in Organ Donation, to enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation, ensuring alignment with global medical standards. Endorsed by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Health Authority, participants earned a professional certificate from Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the learning and discovery arm of Dubai Health, in addition to 35.5 credit hours in continuing medical education (CME) accredited by the Dubai Health Authority. A total of 55 physicians, nurses, technicians, and organ donation coordinators from…

Over 2,500 innovators & leaders gather at Dubai Silicon Oasis for the Doers Summit, Middle East edition Dubai, UAE. The opening day of Doers Summit 2025 at Dubai Silicon Oasis marked a strong debut for the event in the Middle East. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum inaugurated the Summit in the presence of senior UAE officials and international delegates. The first day brought together more than 2,500 participants and over 150 speakers from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Sessions focused on AI, fintech, climate tech, digital infrastructure and mobility. Officials highlighted the UAE’s progress in…

The Dubai ultra-luxury villa market has moved beyond its post-COVID surge to become a stable global asset class, with record-breaking sales of AED40m+ ($10.9m+) homes and rising demand for elite ‘trophy’ properties, according to new analysis from fäm Properties. The consultancy reports sharp growth in AED 70m–AED 100m ($19m–$27m) deals, resales overtaking new sales, and the emergence of a “Golden Triangle of Wealth” spanning Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and MBR City. Analysis from fäm Properties highlights rapid expansion in Dubai’s ultra-prime segment, with AED 70m–AED 100m ($19m–$27m) transactions climbing sharply and resales now forming the majority of AED 40m+ ($10.9m+)…

Inject Medispa, located on Jumeirah Beach Road, is redefining the aesthetics experience in the UAE by merging medical expertise with the serenity of a spa. Founded in 2024by Dr Sarah Coughlan, a UK-trained ENT surgeon with nearly a decade of NHS experience, the clinic was born from a vision to offer non-surgical treatments that prioritise safety, education, are results-driven, and are fully personalised while offering a truly elevated client journey. From the moment clients step inside, they are welcomed into a calming, beautifully designed space that blends clinical excellence with spa-like tranquillity. Guests can unwind at the first of it’s kind, complimentary…

“A robust enhancement seems to be looming for the Pi ecosystem,” one X account claimed. The native token of the controversial (yet very popular) crypto project Pi Network continued its solid performance over the past week by recording fresh gains in the last 24 hours. The primary catalyst of the most recent surge seems to be a rumor of a significant update scheduled for November 28. PI in Green Territory Again According to CoinGecko’s data, the asset’s price briefly surpassed $0.25, whereas it currently trades just south of that level. This represents a 6% increase on a daily scale…

Italian company Bending Spoons flew largely under the radar — until last month. In a span of 48 hours, the company announced the acquisition of AOL and a massive $270 million raise, quadrupling its valuation to $11 billion, up from $2.55 billion set in early 2024. Bending Spoons has grown rapidly by acquiring stagnating tech brands like Evernote, Meetup, and Vimeo, then turning them profitable through aggressive cost-cutting and price increases. While the company’s approach is similar to private equity, there is one key difference: Bending Spoons has no plans to sell these businesses. Andrew Dumont, the founder and CEO…

RAK Properties has reported a record year as international buyers lifted sales to more than double last year’s levels and pushed new project launches past AED5.4 billion, CEO Sameh Muhtadi said, as Ras Al Khaimah’s appeal to global investors strengthens. Speaking to Arabian Business on the sidelines of the developer’s 20th anniversary event, Muhtadi said the company had surpassed its most ambitious launch target yet, supported by a surge in foreign demand and a rising pipeline of hospitality and branded residence projects across the emirate. “2025 has been a stellar year for us,” he said. “Our sales have been incredible.”…

This New Year’s Eve, Metafoodies Group invites guests to celebrate across Bisou, Alba, and Himitsu at Dubai Opera Plaza, offering some of Downtown Dubai’s most exclusive front-row views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks. Set against the glittering backdrop of Downtown Dubai, the Dubai Opera Plaza transforms into one of the city’s most sought-after destinations on New Year’s Eve. With the Burj Khalifa fireworks at its doorstep, the atmosphere is electric yet effortlessly refined, creating a private vantage point for one of the world’s most iconic celebrations. Designed to balance exclusivity and value, Metafoodies Group’s New Year’s Eve experiences offer guests the luxury of…

Sharjah has approved a landmark package of media projects within Sharjah Media City “Shams”, marking one of the emirate’s largest ever investments in media infrastructure and government integration. The initiatives—approved by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah—aim to create a unified ecosystem that elevates the emirate’s media capabilities, strengthens its cultural presence and supports long-term sector growth. The projects advance the vision of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and are supported by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler…

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan believes that larger DATs gain major advantages in debt markets, lending capacity, derivatives access, and M&A opportunities. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan outlined a valuation framework for digital asset treasury companies (DATs) and said that analysis of the sector often misunderstands how these firms should be priced relative to the assets they hold. In a series of posts, Hougan said the core question for valuing any DAT is to consider what the company would be worth if it had a fixed lifespan. Illiquidity, Expenses, and Risk He explained that a Bitcoin-focused DAT announcing a same-day…