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Mobile Telco Du Reveals New Blockchain Healthcare Partnership

One of the UAE's largest telcos has announced a new partner in its drive for blockchain-powered medical records.

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UAE Government to Sponsor $140k Blockchain Hackathon

The government of the United Arab Emirates is sponsoring a virtual hackathon dedicated to blockchain, with $140,000 in prizes up for grabs.

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Dubai Government to Sponsor Upcoming Digital Currency Conference

Dubai is set to play host to a conference on digital currencies months after a blockchain effort in the country was first unveiled.

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Dubai Government Backs Expansive Blockchain Research Effort

A new organization has formed in the United Arab Emirates focused on blockchain technology applications.

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UAE's First Bitcoin Exchange Launches in Dubai

Australian-Indian company igot has launched the UAE's first bitcoin exchange, hoping to capture some of the Indian remittance market.

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Markets

DED Officials Debunk Bitcoin ATM Speculation in Dubai

UAE residents looking forward to Dubai's bitcoin ATM army may be disappointed to discover that it’s not happening, yet.

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Dubai Pizzeria Becomes First Merchant in the UAE to Accept Bitcoin

The Pizza Guys in Dubai is one of the first merchants to accept digital currency in the Middle East.

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