Author: Emirates Insight

Saudi Arabia currently has $14.9bn invested in technology and a digital economy projected to reach $76bn by 2030. The country offers 1,300 megawatts of data-centre capacity and 20 subsea cables linking East and West, infrastructure that underpins its digital transformation and the creation of 300 start-ups nationwide. Invest Saudi is set to showcase the Kingdom’s growing role as a world-leading destination for technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), e-commerce, and logistics investment at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. Invest Saudi Overseen by the Saudi Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA), Invest Saudi serves as the government’s investment attraction and promotion entity, tasked with…

Global Villageis serving up an irresistible lineup of must-try kiosks duringSeason 30. Showcasing a blend of international flavours and homegrown favourites, the destination has something to offer for every single craving, from bold and savory bites to indulgent desserts and refreshing drinks. This month’s curated guide includes Baba G’s, Boost Juice, KBJ Fries, Roots, JRK Kitchen, Bechamel Cake Slice, Baskd, and Jelly Joy, among more than 250 dining options across Global Village. Baba G’s Straight from London’s Camden Market, Baba G’s serves Indian-inspired street food with a modern twist. From stacked lamb patties, colourful sides and those undeniably distinctive Baba…

XRP rises to $2.33 after a 12% rebound as 21,595 new wallets are created, marking the highest growth on the XRP Ledger in months. Ripple’s native token has moved back up to $2.33, recovering from recent lows after strong activity on the XRP Ledger. The recovery comes after a week where the asset dropped by double digits, influenced by broader market stress. According to market data from Santiment, 21,595 new XRP wallets were created over a two-day span, the largest increase in eight months. This comes after a 12% price jump in 24 hours, offering gains to those who…

While Roy Lee, the founder of Cluely, argues that startups should be thinking harder about social media virality, he also admits that brand awareness alone won’t lead to sustained growth. “I can’t say if it’s a mistake, but maybe we launched too early,” Lee said onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 last week. “The whole idea [was] let’s launch something that barely works, and if we can get enough initial users, they will find out the use cases for us.” Cluely burst onto the tech scene in April with rage-bait marketing for a product it claimed would help users “cheat on…

The Emirates Group, comprising Dubai’s Emirates Airline and dnata, announced its fourth consecutive year of record profitability on the back of AED75.4 billion (US$20.6 billion) in revenue for the first six months of 2025-26, up 4 per cent from AED70.8 billion (US$19.3 billion) last year. Profit before tax reached AED12.2 billion (US$3.3 billion), while the group’s profit after tax surged 13 per cent to AED10.6 billion (US$2.9 billion). EBITDA was at AED21.1 billion (US$5.7 billion), 3 per cent higher than the AED20.4 billion (US$5.6 billion) reported for the same period last year, highlighting the group’s strong operating performance. Emirates closed the first half year of…

The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC 30×30) returns this November, inspiring residents to commit to 30 minutes of daily activity for 30 days. The annual citywide movement turns Dubai into an open gym with hundreds of classes, community workouts designed to make fitness accessible for everyone, anywhere. As part of this year’s challenge, premium gym brand Wellfit is all set to make a major impact with a month-long activation at Kite Beach, alongside a series of high-energy competitions at Wellfit Meydan that bring together professional athletes and the wider fitness community. At Kite Beach, XPark Dubai Fitness Hub by Wellfit will…

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Government Innovation, organized a workshop titled “The Updated UAE Government Innovation Framework.” The session aimed to enhance the skills of Dubai Culture’s leadership team and teams and to familiarize them with the latest national trends in innovation. The workshop was held as part of the “SEED” program, which focuses on developing the Authority’s innovation and future-readiness capabilities and empowering creative talents to contribute to achieving Dubai’s cultural priorities. It also sought to strengthen employees’ ability to transform future trends into actionable opportunities that support the Authority’s…

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has awarded AED54bn ($14.7bn) in contracts to UAE-based suppliers during the second half of 2025, reinforcing its position as a major driver of national economic growth and industrial development. The announcement came during the ninth edition of the Business Partnership Forum, held on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2025, where ADNOC also outlined new procurement opportunities for 2026–2027 under the theme “From Outlook to Outcome – Partnering for National Growth.” The contracts cover strategic services, drilling, maintenance, logistics, digital solutions, and major projects across the ADNOC Group, supporting ADNOC’s commitment to strengthen supply chain efficiency,…

The price of XRP has dropped to $2.21 despite record usage of XRPL’s native DEX, revealing a worrying market divergence. The XRP Ledger’s native decentralized exchange (DEX) just hit an all-time high of 954,000 daily transactions on November 4, according to on-chain data. While this activity marked one of the busiest days in recent months for the network, the market performance of its associated XRP token presents a different picture. Record XRP DEX Activity Fails to Lift Price At first glance, the increase in the number of transactions appeared to signal stronger network health and adoption within the XRP…

Every business fills some type of need within an industry, but some redefine it entirely. That’s what my wife, Jessica, and I set out to do when we co-founded Scenthound. When we decided to pursue entrepreneurship, we didn’t want to be another player in an already crowded field. Instead, we identified a shift in consumer behaviors and began testing ideas to create an entirely new category in the pet industry – routine wellness care for dogs. Our goal was to make hygiene and wellness care more accessible, while educating dog parents about the importance of making preventive care a regular…