Blockchain

UAE central bank launches new Dirham symbol

Issuance of the Digital Dirham is expected to take place in the last quarter of 2025 for the retail sector

ADGM, Chainlink partner to shape global blockchain standards and best practices

Both parties will promote a dialogue on regulatory matters in blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies

Ripple secures Dubai license to offer crypto payments in UAE

The approval enables Ripple’s compliance-first global payments product to be accessible for businesses in the UAE

DLD, REACH announce landmark partnership to drive real estate innovation in Dubai and Middle East

DLD supports real estate growth by attracting a specialized U.S. proptech investment fund to Dubai

Asia accounts for 62.7 percent of multinational companies attracted by Dubai International Chamber in 2024

This emphasizes Dubai’s escalating reputation as a pivotal investment hub for international corporations

Risk-off sentiment drives Bitcoin price down to just above 88,000, lowest level since November

Bitcoin price has slumped nearly 20 percent from its peak following Trump’s inauguration on January 20

Dubai to host ‘PropTech Connect 2026’ to explore digital solutions reshaping future of real estate

Bin Ghalita emphasized Dubai's commitment to a tech-driven real estate ecosystem aligned with Sector Strategy 2033

Etihad Credit Insurance becomes UAE’s first insurer to join KYC Blockchain Platform

The initiative improves KYC compliance, customer data quality, and supports future growth of the network

Estonia reaches 100 percent digital government services as UAE aims for 2,000 bureaucratic cuts

Both nations are dedicated to advancing digital transformation and enhancing services for citizens

Crypto Tower launched in Dubai to support DMCC’s growing community of companies

DMCC expects the construction of the tower to end by Q1 2027, with full operations beginning shortly after

UAE tech industry poised for record growth in 2025 with $3.8 billion revenue increase

The tech sector will expand in AI, cloud computing, and emerging technologies like blockchain and IoT