UAE

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.

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.

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.

Dubai Government Backs Expansive Blockchain Research Effort
A new organization has formed in the United Arab Emirates focused on blockchain technology applications.

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.

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.

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.

