Author: Emirates Insight

Atinirmal G. Pagarani, Managing Director of Dubai-based Yogi Group, shared insights into the evolution of property management and real estate in the emirate during his recent appearance on the Smashi Business Show. Leading a family business founded over five decades ago by his late father, Pagarani has expanded the group into construction, real estate, security services, building materials, and more, with property management remaining the core of Yogi Real Estate (YRE). Reflecting on the company’s journey… Atinirmal highlighted the importance of experience, describing YRE as “old rice” in the field—having witnessed the transformation of property management from handwritten agreements to…

JUP is today’s top gainer from the largest 100 alts. The highly anticipated CPI numbers announced on Friday brought some volatility to the cryptocurrency markets, with BTC jumping to $112,000 only to slip below $110,000 before it recovered all losses. Several altcoins have posted more impressive gains over the past days, including JUP, ZEC, CRO, BCH, and XRP. BTC Recovers All Losses The primary cryptocurrency experienced massive turbulence at the end of the previous business week when it dumped from $112,000 to under $104,000 in the span of just a day. However, it bounced off during the weekend and…

The browser wars are heating up again, this time with AI in the driver’s seat.  OpenAI just launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language, and even includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browser launches in recent memory, but it’s debuting with an unsolved security flaw that could expose passwords, emails, and sensitive data.  Watch as Max Zeff, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane break down Atlas’ debut, the broader wave of alternative browsers, the AWS crash that broke much of the internet, and more of the…

Google Map rankings were driven by specific signals. Some you can directly control, while others you can influence over time. If you want to show up when someone types “best café in Sharjah” or “Sharjah hotel near beach,” here’s what matters most. Google search results (Local pack) for the search query “restaurant in Sharjah“ Google Business Profile Optimization Essentials Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is your local SEO launchpad. Take time to optimize these key areas: Business name (no keyword stuffing) Primary and secondary categories (e.g., “Hotel” + “Resort”) Business hours (accurate, seasonal if needed) Services and attributes (e.g., “Wi-Fi…

This weekend in Dubai’s all about taking you through a journey in time. From having meals from the past, touching some grass in the present, to making potential future BFFs – the city’s packed with events you’ll not want to miss out on. Read along to find the top 12 things to do this weekend in Dubai Get the latest news on your phone, for free! Follow Lovin Dubai on WhatsApp here!   12. Race with a legend at Kite Beach this Sunday Dubai’s Fitness Hero Is Going for a World Record! Ghani Souleymane is on an incredible mission to complete…

An 18-year-old Indian student, Vaishnav Krishnakumar, tragically passed away during a Diwali celebration in Dubai International Academic City on October 21. He was enjoying the Diwali celebrations with friends According to Gulf News, Vaishnav had joined a Diwali party organised by his friends living in a student accommodation shared by students from different universities. Surveillance footage reportedly showed him dancing with a big group, full of energy and smiles, before he took a short break to rest. After resting for a while, he walked over to a nearby restaurant inside the same building, sat down, and suddenly collapsed. A security…

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has launched the “Retail Sukuk” initiative, allowing citizens and residents to invest directly in Shariah-compliant, government-backed Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) through fractionalised digital platforms operated by participating banks. The initiative marks a major milestone in financial inclusion, making sovereign Islamic investment products accessible to individual investors for the first time. The minimum investment starts from AED 4,000 ($1,089). UAE Retail Sukuk Aligned with the UAE leadership’s vision to empower communities, the programme also supports the “Year of Community”, which promotes solidarity, wellbeing and active social participation in building a sustainable future. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed…

CZ refutes Warren’s corruption claims after Trump’s pardon, denying money laundering charges and accusing her of spreading misinformation. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has responded strongly to recent claims made by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. The exchange comes after President Donald Trump pardoned Zhao, who had previously pleaded guilty to willfully failing to implement an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program at Binance. Warren Slams CZ Pardon as Corruption Warren condemned the pardon, saying that CZ had pleaded guilty to a criminal money laundering charge and had been sentenced to prison. She also claimed that he had financed Trump’s stablecoin…

The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…

Digital Dubai is participating in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum 2025, hosted by Dubai from October 27 to 29 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. During the event, Digital Dubai will showcase its journey in digital transformation and its implementation of cutting-edge urban technologies and most notably the “City as a Service” concept, a cornerstone of future smart cities where technology is seamlessly integrated into everyday life to enhance happiness and simplify experiences. The Summit, a leading biennial platform, brings together mayors, city leaders, policymakers, and business executives from across the Asia-Pacific region to exchange…