Author: Emirates Insight

Lower Egyptian production and softer Brent prices weighed on Dana Gas results, as revenue for the first nine months of 2025 fell 10.8 per cent to AED 935 million (US$255 million) against AED1,048 million (US$286 million) for the same period in the previous year. Brent prices were at US$83 level last year, and have fallen to US$71 per barrel. As of 30 September 2025, Dana Gas’ cash balance stood at AED671 million (US$183 million), including AED550 million (US$150 million) held at the Pearl Petroleum level. Cash at the corporate level stood at AED66 million (US$18 million). Highlight of the quarter…

A beloved 29-year-old UAE resident Amr Hesham, tragically lost his life in a car crash in Dubai on Saturday. Amr’s family had lost their younger son 11 years ago in a similar incident, and with losing Amr to a similar tragedy, both parents are struck with grief and shock. Amr, an Egyptian national, born and raised in the UAE, was reportedly driving alone near Arjan roundabout when his car collided with a pole The impact was severe, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital, but passed away shortly after. Friends and classmates gathered at the University of Sharjah, where…

November’s all about fitness in Dubai, so well, let’s get fit and feeling fab this weekend. From paddling the Hatta waves with your fam to dancing the night out at the biggest music festival with your best buds – Here are 7 events that’s making the city buzz this weekend Get the latest news on your phone, for free! Follow Lovin Dubai on WhatsApp here!   7. Dubai Basketball vs SC Derby Get ready for a slam dunk weekend! Dubai Basketball takes on SC Derby in a high-octane ABA League clash at Coca-Cola Arena. There’s going to be fast breaks,…

Ministerial Resolution No. (0702) of 2025 defines the standards these centres must meet to provide MoHRE’s services to establishments and individuals, as well as the administrative and legal consequences of non-compliance. The new framework forms part of MoHRE’s ongoing commitment to strengthening governance, enhancing service quality, and ensuring data security across business centres that act as intermediaries between the Ministry and the public. UAE business centre rules It aims to improve efficiency, protect customers, and reinforce the safety, reliability, and transparency of services provided. Under the new rules, business centres are required to pre-screen employees before granting them user access…

Judge says Keonne Rodriguez “used his talents to enable fraud,” highlighting tension between privacy and law. Authorities have handed a five-year prison sentence to the co-founder of the crypto mixing platform Samourai Wallet following their guilty plea. This development has sparked a debate over the line between privacy and crime in the digital asset space. Crypto Privacy Debate U.S. District Judge Denise Cote sentenced Keonne Rodriguez for conspiring to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The 37-year-old had admitted guilt in July as part of a deal with prosecutors, with the five-year term marking the maximum penalty for the charge.…

This year, TechCrunch Disrupt showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of our 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Out of thousands of applications, we selected 200 of the most promising startups, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an electrifying event where these startups had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions live over three days. From the top 20 finalists, TechCrunch editorial selected the top five companies that then battled it out for the $100,000 equity-free prize money and the coveted Disrupt Cup. The well-deserved win went to Glīd, with a strong runner-up,…

The last decade has seen incredible progress in machine learning (ML), primarily driven by powerful neural network architectures and the algorithms used to train them. However, despite the success of large language models (LLMs), a few fundamental challenges persist, especially around continual learning, the ability for a model to actively acquire new knowledge and skills over time without forgetting old ones.When it comes to continual learning and self-improvement, the human brain is the gold standard. It adapts through neuroplasticity — the remarkable capacity to change its structure in response to new experiences, memories, and learning. Without this ability, a person…

This month you wouldn’t be struggling to meet those 10,000+ steps, because Dubai’s stepped up (literally) their health-driven events. And here’s the sign for you to join along, The sixth edition of WeWalk Event is all about raising awareness and support for children living with diabetes This year, the newest addition is all about expanding the movement and making an even greater impact. After five successful editions of bringing communities together to walk for a cause, they’ll now be introducing WeRide – a brand-new cycling addition. So if you were not big on the idea of walking up all those…

UAE residents are looking ahead to the next public holiday, while Dubai announced a bold 2033 liveability push and a AED170bn ($46.3bn) national transport upgrade. Meanwhile, retail investors gained new access to government-backed Sukuk, Dubai property set  fresh records, Emirates rolled out 200 biometric cameras toward a passport-free DXB journey and Saudia tested fully internet-enabled flights with free WiFi. Catch up with 10 of the biggest headlines this week, as selected by Arabian Business editors. UAE National Day 2025: When to expect your next public holiday UAE residents can look forward to one more public holiday in 2025 as the…

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its key achievements during the first nine months of 2025. The impressive results reflect the chamber’s active role in strengthening Dubai’s appeal as a destination for foreign direct investment. The chamber successfully attracted 261 companies to Dubai between Q1 and Q3 2025, a 65% increase from the 158 companies attracted over the same period in 2024. These included 44 multinational companies, compared to 40 in the corresponding period last year, reflecting growth of 10%. The chamber also attracted 217 small and…