Saudi, UAE Central Banks Team Up to Test Cryptocurrency
The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are reportedly testing a new cryptocurrency for cross-border payments.
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Dec 13, 2017 at 10:15 p.m. UTC
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Smart Dubai Office Bags Award for Blockchain Initiative
The Smart Dubai Office won an award for its blockchain initiative at the Smart Cities Expo and World Congress last week.
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Nov 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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Dubai Land Department Launches Blockchain Real Estate Initiative
The Dubai Land Department is framing a new real estate blockchain as a way to build investor confidence and add conveniences for tenants.
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Oct 10, 2017 at 11:04 a.m. UTC
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US Commerce Department Backs Blockchain Trade Mission to UAE
Representatives from the blockchain industry are in the United Arab Emirates this week on a trade mission backed by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Oct 3, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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Dubai Financial Regulator Issues Warning on ICOs
A finance regulator in Dubai has become the latest agency to warn investors about initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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Sep 13, 2017 at 6:20 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain Startup ArabianChain Nets $817k from New Investor
A UAE-based public blockchain startup has received $817,000 in funding from a private investor.
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Jul 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2017
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Dubai Plans Digital Passports Using Blockchain Tech
The Dubai government has partnered with UK startup ObjectTech to bring blockchain-based security to the emirate's airport.
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Jun 9, 2017 at 2:05 p.m. UTC
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'Nowhere Near the Web'? Blockchain Adoption Sees Debate at MIT Event
At an MIT event this weekend, blockchain experts spoke out on the state of the tech and the obstacles that lie in the path of mainstream adoption.
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Apr 25, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
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Emirates NBD Enlists UAE Central Bank in Blockchain Check Trial
One of the Middle East's largest banking groups is pushing ahead on a plan to use blockchain to prevent paper cheque fraud.
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Mar 29, 2017 at 3:07 p.m. UTC
Mar 29, 2017
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BitOasis Expands Credit Card Bitcoin Buying to 5 New Countries
Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis is expanding its presence outside the UAE with a new announcement.
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Mar 27, 2017 at 5:10 p.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2017