Author: Emirates Insight
Dubai is set to take wellness and recreation to a whole new level with Therme Dubai, a sprawling resort located in Zabeel Park. Designed as a mega wellness and indoor waterpark destination, the resort combines relaxation, adventure, and entertainment under one roof. While the official opening is projected in the coming years, anticipation is high for what is expected to be one of the UAE’s most ambitious leisure projects. Therme Dubai will feature thermal pools, hydrotherapy zones, and specialized wellness areas designed to rejuvenate the body and mind. The indoor waterpark offers thrilling slides, interactive play zones, and adventure pools for families and thrill-seekers.…
Riyadh Air has unveiled two new partnerships that highlight Saudi Arabia’s ambition to set new global standards in passenger experience ahead of the airline’s 2025 launch. The carrier signed long-term agreements with Uber and Saudi wellbeing brand Kayanee, combining technology, mobility, and wellness. Riyadh Air-Uber partnership Riyadh Air and Uber have entered a strategic long-term partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding to deliver a fully connected end-to-end travel experience. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on digital integration and exclusive benefits for members of Riyadh Air’s forthcoming loyalty programme, enabling guests to arrange ground transportation directly within the…
ADA jumps nearly 10% as Cardano sees steady usage; $0.90 has been flagged as an important level for traders eyeing $1.10. Cardano (ADA) slipped from 9th to 10th in terms of circulating market cap by the end of Q3, underperforming its Layer 1 peers. However, the blockchain has maintained stable usage, as engagement from users and developers alike continued to grow. In a significant milestone, the Cardano network has processed over 1 million transactions in the past 30 days alone. $0.90 Break Could Trigger New Rally The steady on-chain activity comes as ADA gained almost 10% in the past…
Press Play Ventures has a simple goal – help more women become startup founders. The 12-week accelerator program won the GSD (Get Sh*t Done) Award, supported by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, at the Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards 2025 after delivering a dramatic impact for women founders in just 12 months. Press Play was founded by Jumpstart Studio’s Sangeeta Muchandani, three-time founder, angel investor Preethi Mohan from NiceTo, Isaac Jeffries, and Poonam Advani – Best in Tech Future Leader of the Year finalist – in early 2024 and was backed by LaunchVic’s Alice Anderson Fund, which backs women founders. The…
Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art exhibition, has unveiled details of the seven new artists commissioned for its second edition, running at Al Wasl Plaza at Expo City Dubai from November 12th to 18th 2025. Held in strategic partnership with Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the exhibition’s theme is ‘Light Influences Life’, exploring the profound impact of light on Emirati art, culture, and storytelling. Curated by Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director of Entertainment and Experiences at Expo City Dubai, and Anthony Bastic AM, AGB Creative CEO & Executive Creative Director, this year’s exhibition features new commissions from three generations…
Astra Tech has rebranded its PayBy platform as botim money, consolidating its financial services under a single consumer-facing brand linked to its flagship communication app. The company said the move is part of efforts to simplify access to financial services across the region and align with the UAE’s transition toward a cashless economy. botim money is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE and was the first fintech to receive dual authorisation as both a Retail Payment Services Provider and a Stored Value Facility under the PayBy brand. Through the botim app, users can send and receive money locally…
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant idea. It is now the foundation of the next wave of innovation and productivity. Across the Gulf, governments and companies are investing heavily in AI to power smarter economies and more efficient public services. Yet one of the biggest challenges for individuals remains access to quality AI education that is both relevant and affordable. Now, a regional initiative is helping close that gap. AI for GCC, in partnership with Google and Coursera, is offering free AI certification programs worth $1,000 to learners across the Gulf. The goal is to empower professionals, students, and…
Crypto markets are at their highest levels in history, and altcoins are finally starting to catch up with their big brother. The total crypto market capitalization reached an all-time high of $4.4 trillion in late trading on Monday, according to CoinGecko. The move was primarily driven by Bitcoin, which notched a new all-time high of $126,000, but the altcoins were also on the move, spurring analysts to renew calls for altseason. Crypto markets have had a solid year, climbing 30% year-to-date as more than $1 trillion has entered the space since Jan. 1. Nevertheless, gold has outperformed crypto in 2025…
Wellington startup PAM (Personal Administration Manager) has raised NZ$570,000 (A$502k) in the first close of its Seed round to help parents deal with the life admin of raising a family. Initial support was led by Flying Kiwi Angels, with participation from Icehouse Ventures, Even Capital’s Sarah Park, Easy Crypto founder Janine Grainger, Foggy Valley, Wainot Investment and others. PAM is hoping to his $800k for its Seed round by the end of 2025. Grainger, and Marsello founder Brent Spicer, will join with board, with angel investor Caro Williams a board observer. Cofounder, CEO and Maori mum Nicole Retter launched PAM…
Global technology leaders are set to converge in Dubai next week for GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the world’s largest technology and artificial intelligence event, taking place from October 13-17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Now in its 45th edition, the show will bring together 6,800 tech enterprises and 2,000 startups from 180 countries, showcasing advances in biotech, physical AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and data centres. The event comes amid a global race to harness AI’s potential, with the industry projected by UNCTAD to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033. Among the global firms headlining the exhibition are Alibaba Cloud, AMD,…