Middle East
Kuwait's Ministry of Finance Says It Does Not Recognize Bitcoin
Kuwait's Ministry of Finance has reportedly said it does not recognize bitcoin, and that financial institutions may not trade the cryptocurrency.
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.
Bahrain's Bank ABC Joins R3 Distributed Ledger Consortium
Bahrain-based Arab Banking Corporation, also known as Bank ABC, has revealed it is joining the R3 distributed ledger consortium.
Blockchain Startup ArabianChain Nets $817k from New Investor
A UAE-based public blockchain startup has received $817,000 in funding from a private investor.
Blockchain and the Birth of a New Financial Instrument
A less-hyped blockchain trial in the Middle East could come to have a big impact on banking.
UAE’s Emirates Islamic Bank Launches Blockchain Check Service
A trial that examines how blockchain could play a role in paper check management is moving forward at Emirates NBD.
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.
Dubai Government Taps IBM For City-Wide Blockchain Pilot Push
Dubai has announced new strategic partnerships as part of its quest to put all government documents on blockchains by 2020.
Fire, Flesh & Blockchain: Dubai's DED Sees Truth as Economic Enabler
An official leading the charge to migrate Dubai's government documents to the blockchain explains why he believes in its disruptive potential.
2020 Vision: Why Startups Believe Blockchain Will Go Live in Dubai
Blockchain startups are jumping at the opportunity to work in a rare region of the world where the rewards are real for industry doers.
