Author: Emirates Insight
dnata is providing extensive on-ground support for the Dubai Airshow 2025, deploying more than 100 ground support vehicles to ensure aircraft move safely and efficiently across the event’s static and flying displays at Dubai World Central (DWC). The company has mobilised around 111 motorised assets, including aircraft pushback tractors, ground power units, passenger steps and air conditioning units among others to maintain seamless operations throughout the week-long show. “There’s an entire choreography behind every aircraft movement at the Dubai Airshow,” said Jaffar Dawood, Divisional Senior Vice President – UAE Airport Operations at dnata. “Our teams have supported this event for…
From personalized recommendations to scientific advances, AI models are helping to improve lives and transform industries. But the impact and accuracy of these AI models is often determined by the quality of data they use. Large, high-quality datasets are crucial for developing accurate and representative AI models, however, they must be used in ways that preserve individual privacy.That’s where JAX and JAX-Privacy come in. Introduced in 2020, JAX is a high-performance numerical computing library designed for large-scale machine learning (ML). Its core features — including automatic differentiation, just-in-time compilation, and seamless scaling across multiple accelerators — make it an ideal…
The UAE higher education sector has reached its highest enrolment level in a decade, with 57,035 new students admitted to the country’s 66 higher education institutions (HEIs) for the 2024–2025 academic year, according to data released by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). The figure represents a 13 per cent year-on-year increase in new enrolments from both UAE nationals and international students — marking a significant milestone in the country’s education growth and reform agenda. Of the new students, female enrolment reached 30,756, accounting for 54 per cent of total admissions — a 10 per cent increase…
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), has issued two resolutions establishing specialised committees focused on developing the film and gaming sectors. The two committees form part of the Dubai Media Council’s mandate to advance media innovation. The move supports the Dubai Media Council’s mission to foster innovation, enhance the development of key media sectors, and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub for media innovation. Dubai Media Council Resolution No. 8 of 2025 establishes the Dubai Film Development Committee, chaired by Issam Kazim,…
Bitcoin is testing its 365-day average as analysts warn of a potential downtrend, forming a Death Cross and facing strong resistance above. Bitcoin is trading near $103,500 after slipping 2% in the last 24 hours. It remains slightly higher on the week, but traders are paying close attention to a key technical level: the 365-day moving average. This line has supported price during past rallies and is now being tested again. Testing a Proven Support Level The 365-day moving average has held up in earlier stages of this market cycle. In several cases, Bitcoin bounced from this level and…
For 16 hours last July, Elon Musk’s company lost control of its multi-million-dollar chatbot, Grok. “Maximally truth seeking” Grok was praising Hitler, denying the Holocaust and posting sexually explicit content. An xAI engineer had left Grok with an old set of instructions, never meant for public use. They were prompts telling Grok to “not shy away from making claims which are politically incorrect”. The results were catastrophic. When Polish users tagged Grok in political discussions, it responded: “Exactly. F*** him up the a**.” When asked which god Grok might worship, it said: “If I were capable of worshipping any deity,…
Forte, the chairman and founder of Rocco Forte Hotels, said the group’s alliance with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) had “strengthened our balance sheet and given us a higher profile around the world,” enabling further expansion across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. “The PIF are very good people to work with. They take a long-term, strategic view,” Forte told Arabian Business during an interview in Dubai. “They saw potential in us, not for short-term returns but for sustained global growth.” The Saudi sovereign wealth fund acquired a 49 per cent stake in the family-owned hotel group in 2023,…
Dubai will host some of the world’s leading governance and advisory experts at the Megatrends Summit 2025, taking place on 18 November at the Marriott Resort, Palm Jumeirah. Hosted by the global professional body Advisory Board Centre, the Summit marks its debut in Dubai and spotlights the city as a rising global hub for governance, advisory, and innovation in the GCC. As GCC economies continue to play a growing role in shaping corporate advisory and governance practices, Dubai is positioning itself at the forefront of transparency, accountability, and international best practices. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural global…
This New Year’s Eve, GITANO Dubai invites guests to experience Grand Ceremonia, a night where flavour, fireworks, and flair collide beneath the stars. From 8 PM to 12 AM, the one-night-only celebration unfolds with a seamless blend of modern luxury, bohemian energy, and the unmistakable spirit of GITANO, inspired by the vibrant soul of Tulum and the glamour of Dubai’s shoreline. As the sun dips behind J1 Beach, the venue transforms into a candlelit wonderland of jungle greens, golden hues, and sultry sounds. Guests will dine and dance their way through an unforgettable evening of elevated modern Mexican cuisine, carefully…
The UAE has completed its first government financial transaction using the Digital Dirham, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to build an integrated and secure digital economy. The transaction, executed jointly by the Ministry of Finance and Dubai Finance (DOF) in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE, represents a key step toward the broader adoption of the national digital currency across government and private sector operations. The initiative reaffirms the UAE’s role as a pioneer in next-generation financial technologies. UAE Digital Dirham transaction This achievement forms part of the pilot phase of the Digital Dirham project,…