Author: Emirates Insight
Hundreds showed up at Al Qusais Cemetery to pay their respects and say their final goodbyes to the four young brothers who died in a car crash earlier this week. The boys, were laid to rest side by side, as people prayed for their kind souls to rest in peace. The principal of Arab Unity School, where the boys studied, remembered the boys lovingly…”We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss experienced by one of our school families…Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this unimaginable time” Neighbours, parents from the children’s school, and many others from the…
Bitcoin trades near $91.7K as exchange supply drops to 13.7%, with low inflows, steady outflows, and key levels at $93.8K and $96.5K in focus. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at near $91,700 at press time, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours. Over the past week, it has gained 4%. The focus now is shifting from short-term price swings to what’s happening with supply on exchanges. Fewer coins are being held on trading platforms, even as the price stays near $92,000. Exchange Supply Hits Lowest Levels Since 2018 The share of Bitcoin held on exchanges has dropped to around…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has developed an innovative smart solution for designing electricity distribution networks to support the effective planning of 11kV networks, improve design efficiency and reduce time and costs, thereby enhancing the reliability and sustainability of Dubai’s electricity distribution system. The solution supports DEWA’s efforts to promote innovation and advanced digital applications in the energy sector, and is currently being implemented within the power and water planning division. “In line with the vision of the wise leadership to strengthen the integration of advanced technologies across key sectors to boost productivity and improve service efficiency, we have…
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism held a media briefing to review the Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 concerning Commercial Companies, issued by the UAE. The amendments introduce proactive and crucial updates across its 15 articles, along with a new article regulating and legitimising the transfer of a company’s registration in the commercial register with the relevant authorities. The briefing was held in the presence of Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and was attended by Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy…
As wall calendars are replaced and the fireworks smoke dissipates, our colleagues at SmartCompany put together an annual list of startups they’ll be paying close attention to in the year ahead. The 2026 list includes startups capturing carbon emissions in concrete, making life easier for parents with autistic children, launching rockets into space, and more. Three of them are also led by women founders or cofounders. Here they are. 1. Andromeda Andromeda founder Grace Brown with an Abi unit. Source: Supplied Led by founder and CEO Grace Brown, Andromeda is the company behind Abi, a robot designed to reduce loneliness among…
As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal introduces a distinguished collection of experiences designed to honour tradition, connection, and generosity. From lavish iftars and serene suhoors at the award-winning Giornotte and Mijana to beautifully curated indoor and outdoor venues for private gatherings, alongside a special Ramadan market designed for gifting, the hotel invites guests to embrace the season’s spirit in its most meaningful form. Each moment is crafted to bring people together; to share stories, savour cherished flavours, and reflect in an atmosphere shaped by warmth and harmony. Set in the shade of the…
The UAE is set to outperform the global economy in 2026 after Standard Chartered raised its GDP growth forecast for the country to 5 per cent. The upgrade reflects the UAE’s strong trade performance, resilient non-oil economy and growing role as a global connector amid fragmented trade flows. The revised outlook places the UAE well ahead of projected global growth of 3.4 per cent next year, according to Standard Chartered Global Research. UAE growth outlook upgraded In its latest Global Focus report, Standard Chartered Global Research raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the UAE to 5 per cent, up…
The suspected scammers are using leaked order data to personalize messages, making the emails much harder to dismiss. Cybercriminals have reportedly launched a targeted phishing campaign using a fake merger between cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturers Ledger and Trezor. This follows a recent data leak at Ledger’s third-party e-commerce partner, Global-e. Details of the Phishing Scam On January 5, Ledger disclosed to its customers via email that Global-e had suffered a data breach, exposing customer information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and order details. Shortly after the incident was made public, affected users began receiving phishing emails falsely claiming…
The Anti-Fraud Centre at Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation is urging the public to be vigilant against scammers offering fake work visas. These fraudsters often lure victims with hollow promises of employment and visa sponsorship that have no legal basis. As part of the ongoing #BewareOfFraud campaign, police officials are reminding everyone that the only safe way to secure a visa is through official government channels and legally licensed recruitment agencies. How to Protect Yourself To avoid falling victim to these schemes, Dubai Police recommend the following: Verify First: Always double-check the authenticity of any visa offer through…
LMArena, a startup that originally launched as a UC Berkeley research project in 2023, announced on Tuesday that it raised a $150 million Series A at a post-money valuation of $1.7 billion. The round was led by Felicis and the university’s fund, UC Investments. The startup bolted out of the gate as a commercial venture with a $100 million seed round in May at a $600 million valuation. This new round means it raised $250 million in about seven months. LMArena is best known for its crowdsourced AI model performance leaderboards. Its consumer website lets a user type a prompt…