Author: Emirates Insight
In the latest Africa crypto news, Ghana will license crypto exchanges starting September 2025, as Luno introduces crypto staking services in Nigeria. DRC has released an e-diplôme platform that integrates blockchain for diploma verification. Ghana has joined several African countries in enacting crypto regulations and has announced plans to license crypto exchanges starting in September. In Nigeria, Luno, a crypto exchange, has rolled out a staking service to attract more users. Meanwhile, the DRC is incorporating the blockchain to create a reliable database for government-issued diplomas. These crypto stories and more dominate the continental headlines this week: DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme…
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has been honoured with the ‘Innovate for Impact’ award in the Smart Home/Cities category at the Artificial Intelligence for the Public Good Summit, organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations’ specialised agency for digital technologies. The award recognises the Authority’s pioneering efforts in applying artificial intelligence to cultural heritage preservation through the project “AI– Enhanced Detection and Prediction at Saruq Al Hadid Archaeological Site.” Selected as one of the winning use cases at the summit, the Saruq Al-Hadid initiative has been selected for inclusion in ITU’s final report and was…
Rediscover this adults-only haven in a new lookThe StayAn icon of Dubai hospitality of more than two decades, the One&Only Royal Mirage is the kind of city getaway that does city getaways right. This weekend, we’re staying at the recently-refurbished Residence.The SettingDesigned to emulate traditional Arabian architecture, the resort is an imposing, intricate facade, coloured in the typical stone with high ceilings, smooth arches, grand chandeliers, antique furniture, oriental furnishings and a kind of old-world charm. 3 of 12 Our area of focus, The Residence, is just one of three separate properties enclosed in the One&Only Royal Mirage compound –…
The market demonstrated resilience during June’s regional unrest, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a destination for both capital and lifestyle buyers, according to Betterhomes’ latest quarterly report. “Dubai’s real estate market maintained its momentum in Q2, with transactions up 25 per cent year-on-year and total value rising 46 per cent. Apartments and off-plan led activity, while the luxury segment hit record highs. Even during June’s regional unrest, the market remained resilient; reinforcing Dubai’s position as a safe, stable destination for capital and lifestyle buyers alike,” Louis Harding, Chief Executive Officer of Betterhomes said. Apartments drive 80% of Dubai property market as…
The Asian crypto landscape is continually evolving. This week, the region witnessed significant developments across several fronts, including massive capital infusions, global expansions, as well as rising concerns over crypto exposure and a massive security breach. These developments showcase a rising institutional confidence along with persistent vulnerabilities. Hong Kong’s OSL Group Locks In $300M Equity Amid Bullish Asian Crypto Landscape Hong Kong’s OSL Group has generated significant buzz in the Asian crypto landscape, raising $300 million through an equity financing round, making it the largest publicly disclosed crypto capital raise that the region has seen so far. In an article…
The Emirates Group has kick started a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its phenomenal growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people, equivalent to a mid-size town or the seating capacity of 58 Airbus A350 aircraft, across 350 roles. These roles span every facet, function and operations across Emirates, the world’s most profitable and largest international airline, and dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider. Hundreds of new recruits are required across some roles, including cabin crew, pilots, engineers, commercial and sales teams, customer service, ground handling,…
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 is turning up the shopping thrill during its second dedicated retail season, the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS), with the return of the eagerly awaited GDSS Daily Surprises. From 18 July to 7 August, a brand-new surprise deal drops from leading brands across the city for one-day only – valid at only one of their locations from 10am until stocks last. Keep it cool and casual with must-have wardrobe staples from F5 at Dubai Hills Mall, where shoppers can scoop up kids’ tees, shorts, and joggers for just AED 29 and adult styles for AED 59 on Thursday, 24 July. It’s the perfect chance to refresh…
Washington State just dropped the hammer on a crypto-linked fraud operation, filing to seize $7.1 million in digital assets tied to an international oil storage scam. The scheme lured investors with promises of high returns, but it turns out that everything is smoke. Backed by the DoJ and Homeland Security Investigations, the civil action targets crypto wallets allegedly used to launder investor funds. The main suspect, Geoffrey K. Auyeung, already faces a criminal indictment and could see up to 200 years behind bars. BitcoinPriceMarket CapBTC$2.34T24h7d30d1yAll time Inside the Oil Storage Scam: Crypto, Shell Companies, and Global Laundering Fraud Investigation suggests…
Amazon has announced its longest-ever Prime Day in the Middle East, extending the annual shopping event to seven days from July 25 July-31, as customers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia increasingly adopt strategic approaches to spending. “We are seeing a significant shift toward more thoughtful, strategic shopping — customers are no longer simply making impulse purchases but are becoming savvy deal-hunters who carefully research prices and strategically time their purchases around major sale events,” Stefano Martinelli, Vice President of Amazon Middle East and North Africa told Arabian Business. According to Martinelli, the research conducted by HarrisX for Amazon, combined…
We can’t guarantee your safety from the very public, musical birthday wishesCelebration is the joy of life, and there’s always a reason to celebrate. Whether it’s an accomplishment, a life change, a special person in your life or just because…Birthdays are one of those days you can honour the people who make your life great, and there’s plenty of spots in Dubai to do just that. For those of us who don’t like to make a big show of it, these elevated casual spots are where to be for your big day.KiyoshiLocated in Dubai Creek Harbour, this spot has all…