du, a telecom and digital services provider, through du Tech is sponsoring Crypto Expo 2025, cryptocurrency and blockchain event. Set to take place on 21–22 May at Dubai World Trade Centre. At the event, du Tech will showcase its commitment to driving innovation in one of the fastest-growing industries as well as empowering businesses and entrepreneurs with advanced technological solutions in the digital landscape.

Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, said, “Blockchain and cryptocurrency are transforming the way industries operate and connect, with Dubai taking the lead as a global hub for innovation in these sectors. With a focus on innovation and customer-centricity, du Tech’s services and solutions are driving the digital transformation across the UAE and beyond. Crypto Expo 2025 provides a platform to foster collaboration, explore new possibilities, and strengthen Dubai’s position as a hub of digital finance. We are thrilled to support this exciting event and contribute to shaping the future of the crypto ecosystem.”

Crypto Expo 2025 promises insightful panel discussions, cutting-edge exhibits, and networking opportunities for attendees eager to discover the latest trends in digital finance. With du Tech as a headline sponsor, the event reflects the synergy between technological innovation and industry expertise.

As the global hub for innovation and technological advancement, Dubai continues to establish itself as a major player in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. With the UAE’s cryptocurrencies market projected to reach $254.3 million in revenue by 2025, Crypto Expo 2025 is expected to attract a diverse and influential audience, including top leaders from DeFi, blockchain technology, digital assets, and Web3 sectors.

In April 2025, du invested in a $544.54 million hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft who will be its main tenant. The hyperscale datacenter capacity will be delivered in tranches, du said in a statement. Hyperscale centers are large facilities that are mainly used to provide data storage and cloud computing services to businesses at scale.

UAE’s first regulated stablecoin by the Central Bank of UAE, AEcoin has announced the sponsorship of the Qatar UAE SuperCup. The Qatar-UAE Super Cup football Cup, will have distinct competitions that are set to ignite the passion of football fans from January 16 to 19. The event will bring together 8 elite teams to compete in intense matches across the Challenge Shield, Super Cup, Super Shield, and Challenge Cup categories.

On Thursday, January 16, the opening match kicked off in Doha, pitting Al Rayyan, runner-up in the Ooredoo Stars League, against Shabab Al Ahli, the ADNOC Professional League runner-up.
On Friday, January 17, in Dubai, Qatar SC, the Amir Cup runner-up, will go head-to-head with Al Nasr, the UAE President’s Cup runner-up.
Reigning Ooredoo Stars League champions Al Sadd will take on Al Wasl, winners of the ADNOC Professional League on January 18 in Doha.
The grand finale is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on the 19th, with Al Wakrah, the Qatar Cup champions battling it out with Al Wahda, the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup champions.

AECoin joins the ranks of Visit Qatar and RedBull as one of the many sponsors. The AE Coin promises an instant, secure, stable, innovative, low-cost, and efficient payment experience that will reshape the future of the digital economy.

Mbank was the first bank to be offering the AE Coin licensed stablecoin available on its AEC Wallet. Through AEC Wallet, powered by Mbank, customers will be able to purchase AE Coin and make secure, stable virtual financial transactions. In line with the Central Bank of the UAE’s digital payment token services framework and the government’s future-oriented vision.