Author: Emirates Insight
Dubai has unveiled a sweeping new plan to become the world’s most liveable and healthiest city by 2033, with major initiatives across urban greenery, education, aviation, healthcare, sports, and finance. Approved during a meeting of The Executive Council of Dubai, chaired by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Council, the new policies form part of Dubai Plan 2033, in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The initiatives…
Analysts say rising Bitcoin reserves, miner selling their holdings, and stablecoin exits show a broad retreat from risk. Bitcoin’s liquidity is drying up as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown enters its second month, freezing federal flows and rattling crypto prices. This fiscal gridlock is forcing a major shift in investor behavior, moving capital toward the perceived safety of stablecoins and away from more volatile digital assets. On-Chain Data Points to Defensive Moves Analysis from XWIN Research Japan indicates that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown is causing visible disruptions in the crypto markets, with key Bitcoin metrics displaying warning signs.…
Hull cleaning robotics startup Hullbot has raised $16 million in a Series A. The round was led by US-based Regeneration VC with support from Climate Tech Partners, making the first investment from its new fund backing technologies for emissions reduction in hard-to-abate industries. Also investing were Katapult Ocean, Folklore, Trinity Ventures, Rypples, NewSouth Innovations, and Bandera Capital. The Sydney maritime startup, recently won the Australian Good Design Award of the Year for its autonomous hull-cleaning robot, which reduces ship fuel consumption by up 10–26% by reducing biofouling – plants, algae, barnacles and molluscs, which grow on the hull – and create…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a foundational technology that could reshape our world, driving new scientific discoveries and helping us tackle humanity’s greatest challenges. Now, we’re asking where we can go to unlock its fullest potential.The Sun is the ultimate energy source in our solar system, emitting more power than 100 trillion times humanity’s total electricity production. In the right orbit, a solar panel can be up to 8 times more productive than on earth, and produce power nearly continuously, reducing the need for batteries. In the future, space may be the best place to scale AI compute. Working backwards from…
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced the 8th edition of its annual Emirates NBD Unity Run (Walk/Run for Unity in Diversity), scheduled to take place on Sunday, 16 November 2025 at Expo City Dubai. The event takes place under the Hamdan bin Mohammed Community Sports Initiative and forms part of the UAE’s Year of Community, reflecting the nation’s commitment to strengthening social bonds, promoting volunteerism, and advancing inclusivity for all residents and citizens. This popular community event is open to children and adults of all abilities and ages,…
Bahrain has announced a new wave of Golden Licence projects worth $4.4bn, strengthening its position as one of the Gulf’s most attractive destinations for global investment. The four large-scale ventures will create more than 1,100 jobs and support national economic diversification, spanning technology, real estate, and green manufacturing. The announcement was made during Gateway Gulf 2025, where more than 200 global investors, business leaders, and policymakers gathered to explore high-value partnerships across the region. Bahrain Golden Licences Beyon and Oracle partnership: Launching a sovereign cloud data centre in Bahrain to host clients using Oracle applications Binaa Al Bahrain (powered by…
Dubai Humanitarian, as part of the IMPACCT Working Group (Importation and Customs Clearance Together), alongside Dubai Customs, HELP Logistics, UNCTAD, and DP-DHL, hosted an Advanced Masterclass on Importation & Customs for Humanitarian Response at its Knowledge & Development Centre (KDC). Bringing together over 25 professionals from 12 leading humanitarian organizations and across 13 countries, the three-day event served as a platform to strengthen expertise across the full importation lifecycle. Designed to foster peer learning and practical application, the sessions covered key topics including compliance and customs requirements, mitigation of operational challenges, and the legal responsibilities of shippers and consignees. Giuseppe…
XRP falls 13% in a week as whales sell 900K tokens. On-chain data shows reduced exchange flows, but volatility remains high. XRP’s price has dropped sharply over the past week after large token holders offloaded hundreds of thousands of coins. The recent decline is tied to increased selling activity from whale wallets and shifts in broader market behavior. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.26. The 24-hour trading volume sits at $6.42 billion. The token has lost 13% over the last seven days and is down 6% in the past 24 hours. Whales Reduce Exposure as…
David Fairfull, the cofounder and former CEO of failed marketing startup Metigy has pleaded guilty to two charges in a prosecution brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). A year after first appearing in Federal Court in the ASIC case, and facing five counts of making false and misleading statements, plus one count of dishonestly using his position as a director to obtain a loan for personal benefit, Fairfull pleaded guilty to one charge of misleading investors and the dishonesty charge. The plea comes a fortnight before the matter is due to return to court. Metigy collapsed into…
Alpha Dhabi Holding, with investments in more than 250 businesses spread across healthcare, renewable energy, real estate, petrochemicals and other industries, has delivered stellar numbers for the first nine months of 2025, with key contributions coming from various business divisions. With the success of group companies like Aldar, PureHealth and NMDC, Group revenue was up more than 24 per cent to AED54.9 billion (US$14.95 billion), while adjusted EBITDA surged 25 per cent YoY to AED12.8 billion (US$3.49 billion). It posted a net profit of AED10.4 billion (US$2.83 billion). Alpha Dhabi’s total assets were at AED205.6 billion (US$56 billion), a 16…