Author: Emirates Insight
Ras Al Khaimah merged its real estate and hospitality arms, Dubai’s property market hit new highs, and Dubizzle delayed its long-awaited IPO. The week also brought new investor incentives for hotel developers, a warning on Saudi Arabia’s oversupplied hospitality pipeline, and a $980 coffee that gave Dubai’s café scene a jolt. Catch up with 10 stories you might have missed this week, as selected by Arabian Business editors. The development will include direct access to a championship golf course, wellness centres, retail outlets, and a network of landscaped parks. Image: Supplied Dubai’s Emaar launches AED 100 billion masterplan with 40,000…
Dubai is once again set to host the world’s most diverse gathering of academic talent and innovation, ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity.’ The initiative brings together students and professors from leading universities across the globe to present solutions addressing humanity’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. The yearly showcase will take place from 17 to 20 November 2025, under the patronage and leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). A joint effort between Prototypes for Humanity, an Art Dubai Group initiative, in partnership with…
BTC has stabilized at $111,000 as of press time, but more volatility is expected later today. The United States government shutdown continues in full force, now in its 24th day. It became the second-longest in US history and is closing down the record of 35 days set during Trump’s first term in office in 2019. According to current data, about two million workers’ payments have been suspended, while 900,000 have been furloughed. In addition, numerous government-related sectors have fallen behind on certain deadlines, such as the release of the Consumer Price Index data for the previous month, which is…
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Changpeng Zhao, the flamboyant founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has been granted a pardon by US President Donald Trump. The UAE-based CZ, as he is known the world over, served a jail term of four months after pleading guilty to money-laundering violations in 2023 following a prolonged investigation by financial regulators and US prosecutors. Binance pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an effective AML programme and paid a penalty of US$4.3 billion. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said: “President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr Zhao, who was prosecuted by…
Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), announced a strategic partnership with Forbes Middle East to host the Future Growth Nexus Summit in March 2026. The summit will serve as a global platform bringing together government leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of global trade. The partnership agreement was signed by Amna Lootah, Director General of Dubai Airport Freezone, and Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief at Forbes Middle East, in the presence of senior representatives from both organizations. This agreement marks a major milestone in the region’s…
Dubai’s social scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Gates Hospitality will launch Forty3, a high-rise destination perched on the 43rd floor of Media One Hotel, transforming the property into a seven-venue destination. Bringing three distinct concepts under one roof, Forty3 will be crafted for dining, late nights and social energy, all with sweeping skyline views. “With Forty3, we want to create more than just a collection of venues. This will be a destination where people come together to socialise, collaborate and celebrate, all within one vibrant community hub. Dubai is a city that thrives on connection and Forty3…
Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement with The Zubair Corporation to open three hotels in Muscat, marking a major expansion that will double Hilton’s footprint in Oman. The agreement introduces three of Hilton’s most recognisable brands — Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton — to Barr Al Jissah, an iconic luxury waterfront development on Muscat’s coastline. The signings mark the debut of the Waldorf Astoria brand in Oman, strengthening Hilton’s presence across the region and underscoring its commitment to delivering world-class hospitality in emerging and established markets. Hilton in Oman Surrounded by mountains and…
Whales controlling 100K–1M LINK wallets are ramping up holdings. Chainlink (LINK) maintained stability above $21 and occasionally tested the $22 level during early October. Midway through the month, LINK’s price dropped sharply amidst the devastating market downturn last week, and broke below $18, briefly dipping to about $16. Although there were a few recovery attempts, the asset could not regain its earlier momentum. However, as it currently hovers near $17.5, top investors keep adding the token to their stacks. LINK Whale Wallets Are Swelling Chainlink whales and sharks holding between 100,000 and 1 million LINK tokens have continued their…
Supermarket groceries bought on delivery apps such DoorDash, UberEats and MilkRun will cost you around 12% more than if you’d bought them in-store, analysis by consumer group Choice has found. Add the delivery fee and the premium on a basket of 13 everyday items , from Woolworths, Aldi, and Coles, worth around $45 is between 20% and 39% more, with Uber Eats as the most expensive option for Woolies and Coles shoppers, with the delivery bill as high as $60. The biggest markup Choice found was on 4-pack of Coles vanilla ice cream cones that cost $3.70 in-store, but cost…