Author: Emirates Insight
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has reaffirmed its commitment to family-related entities by establishing a Strategic Advisory Committee for the DIFC Family Wealth Centre. The commitment coincides with the UAE’s official designation of 2026 as the ‘Year of the Family’ and the National Family Growth Agenda 2031 that recognises the vital role of families and forms a strategic, comprehensive framework to ensure their stability and prosperity. As the UAE’s largest family ecosystem, DIFC has more than 1250 family-related entities. They receive support from over 600…
Over the past two decades, the UAE has advanced to leading positions in numerous global indicators, emerging as an international benchmark for effective governance, development, security and stability. Central to Sheikh Mohammed’s vision has been the development of human capital, with education, healthcare and housing identified as core priorities as the foundation for national progress and the shaping of societal awareness. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Over the past 20 years, the UAE Government has invested more than AED1.1tn ($299bn), with education receiving the largest share at more than AED170bn ($46.3bn). Federal spending on healthcare and community protection exceeded…
Buterin frames Ethereum’s progress as a structural shift, not a performance tweak, pointing to live code already reshaping the network. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin over the weekend declared that the blockchain trilemma, the long-held belief that a network cannot simultaneously achieve decentralization, security, and scalability, has been solved. His statement marks a pivotal claim for the ecosystem, asserting that this breakthrough is no longer theoretical but is being realized through live technology on the network. Live Upgrades Shift Ethereum’s Network Design In a detailed post shared on X on January 3, Buterin argued that the rollout of PeerDAS on…
Blogging is one of the most effective long-term digital marketing strategies for building visibility, trust, and consistent traffic. When done strategically, a blog becomes more than content, it becomes a growth engine for your brand.Here are 10 key reasons why blogs are important for websites, especially for businesses and brands aiming to grow online: Improves Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Blogs help websites rank higher on search engines by targeting relevant keywords, increasing indexed pages, and generating organic traffic over time. Drives Consistent Website Traffic Each blog post creates a new entry point for users, bringing steady and long-term traffic compared…
The tech industry moves so fast that it’s hard to keep up with just how much has happened this year. We’ve watched as the tech elite enmeshed themselves in the U.S. government, AI companies sparred for dominance, and futuristic tech like smart glasses and robotaxis became a bit more tangible outside of the San Francisco bubble. You know, important stuff that’s going to impact our lives for years to come. But the tech world is brimming with so many big personalities that there’s always something really dumb going on, which understandably gets overshadowed by “real news” when the entire internet…
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reported a strong set of business transactions for the full year 2025, marking what the group described as a defining period of expansion across aircraft leasing, engineering services and capital markets activity. The update highlights significant fleet growth, large-scale acquisitions and continued access to global financing markets. DAE Capital closed 2025 after completing a $2bn acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital, strengthening its position in the global aircraft leasing market. Over the year, the business acquired 280 aircraft, comprising 261 owned and 19 managed, while selling 112 aircraft (95 owned and 17 managed). The platform also…
Global Village, the region’s leading multicultural family destination for entertainment, shopping, dining, and attractions, announced today the return of “The Wonderers’ Kids Fest”. The seasonal celebration, now a staple on the Global Village calendar, will welcome young guests for 45 days of outdoor fun and games from Friday, 9 January to Sunday, 15 February 2026. Activities will take place daily from 4PM until 10PM, offering families the perfect opportunity to enjoy the cooler weather and spend quality time together. Located next to the Kids’ Theatre, The Wonderers’ Kids Fest continues to be a dedicated space designed for children aged between…
RENDER is today’s top performer, following an 18% surge. Bitcoin’s gradual price recovery continues as the asset exceeded $93,000 earlier today for the first time since mid-December and now sits around it. Several altcoins have also doubled down in terms of daily gains, with ETH closing down on $3,200, while XRP has jumped past $2.10. BTC Eyes to Reclaim $93K Following the brutal ending of 2025, with a massive price slump from over $126,000 in early October to below $88,000 as of December 31, bitcoin’s price finally began to show revival signs as of January 2. The asset quickly…
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)to strengthen banking support for the business community, with a particular focus on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a suite of integrated banking solutions designed to enable sustainable growth. The agreement outlines a framework for closer cooperation between Dubai Chambers and ADIB, bringing together the expertise, resources, and business networks of both parties to develop high-impact services, tailored packages, and effective financial support that deliver greater value to Dubai’s business ecosystem. Under the terms of the MoU, the two parties will collaborate to provide…
Blogging is one of the most effective long-term digital marketing strategies for building visibility, trust, and consistent traffic. When done strategically, a blog becomes more than content, it becomes a growth engine for your brand.Here are 10 key reasons why blogs are important for websites, especially for businesses and brands aiming to grow online: Improves Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Blogs help websites rank higher on search engines by targeting relevant keywords, increasing indexed pages, and generating organic traffic over time. Drives Consistent Website Traffic Each blog post creates a new entry point for users, bringing steady and long-term traffic compared…