UAE start-up purifies indoor air using blockchain and bio-tech

UAE start-up purifies indoor air using blockchain and bio-tech

UAE based start-up Urbie, is purifying indoor air using blockchain, bio-tech, and crypto. Inspired by NASA, Urbie leverages plant evolution and technology to absorb and... Details
UAE telecom regulatory authority says more than 10 percent of UAE residents own crypto

UAE telecom regulatory authority says more than 10 percent of UAE residents own crypto

UAE Telecommunication and Digital Government Regulatory Authority has released is Digital Lifestyle 2022 report where it confirms that more than 10 percent of UAE residents... Details
Oman Corporation trials stablecoin pegged to Oman Riyal

Oman Corporation trials stablecoin pegged to Oman Riyal

The Oman Water and Waste Water Services Company ( OWWSC), member of Nama Group, to trial a stablecoin linked to the Oman Riyal. The company signed an... Details
Binance MENA to offer crypto cards with MasterCard as part of 90 million stores initiative

Binance MENA to offer crypto cards with MasterCard as part of 90 million stores initiative

On August 23rd 2022,  Michael Miebach the CEO of MasterCard posted on LinkedIn, “We can unlock the full potential of blockchain technology when we make it easier to access... Details
New rules govern how virtual assets are marketed in Dubai

New rules govern how virtual assets are marketed in Dubai

Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), with the commencement of its Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Phase, has announced Regulatory Guidelines on Marketing, Advertising and Promotions of VA... Details
Crypto one of the challenges included in the first UAE government cybersecurity competition at Gitex 2022

Crypto one of the challenges included in the first UAE government cybersecurity competition at Gitex 2022

UAE Cyber Security Council, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), and UAE Department of government support have launched the 1st annual global Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity... Details
UAE takes top spot globally in attracting crypto FDI in 2022

UAE takes top spot globally in attracting crypto FDI in 2022

According to a recent report by FDI markets published in FDI Intelligence, UAE topped the list of countries with most crypto related FDI projects. UAE... Details
Crypto ETP issuer sets up MENA base in UAE

Crypto ETP issuer sets up MENA base in UAE

21Shares, one of the largest issuers of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs), has expanded to the Middle East and hired Sherif El-Haddad, to Head the... Details
Qatar releases National Blockchain Blueprint

Qatar releases National Blockchain Blueprint

Qatar has finally started to truly embrace blockchain. The Communications Regulatory Authority has launched a national consultation paper about the “National Blockchain Blueprint for Qatar”. The paper... Details
Lebanese media figure embraces crypto, blockchain and the metaverse

Lebanese media figure embraces crypto, blockchain and the metaverse

Well know Lebanese media figure Wissam Breidy embraces crypto and partners with UAE’s Crypto Oasis ecosystem to help educate the region on Blockchain and Web3... Details