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Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Landmark Gathering Shaping the Future of Web3 and Digital Economies
The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025 has successfully concluded, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of blockchain technology,
Riyad Bank’s Jeel and Ripple Launch Sandbox Partnership to Test Blockchain Payments in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is taking a significant step toward advancing its digital financial infrastructure as Jeel, the innovation and technology arm
Jeel and Ripple Partner to Bring Blockchain Innovation to Financial Services in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is taking another big step toward modernizing its financial services landscape through blockchain technology. Jeel, the innovation and
Open World Launches Saudi Arabia’s First RWA Tokenization Center of Excellence to Advance Vision 2030 Digital Economy Goals
Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital economy with the launch of the Kingdom’s first Real
Blockchain Adoption Pushes Ahead Despite U.S. Regulatory Uncertainty: Analyst
Blockchain adoption continues to accelerate globally, even as regulatory uncertainty in the United States creates hesitation among some investors and
Ignyte by DIFC Advances AED 1.5 Million Challenge Pipeline, Reinforcing Dubai’s Role as a Global Launchpad for Innovation
Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation with a major advancement in the Ignyte initiative—Dubai
Fintech News Hong Kong Asian Financial Forum 2026 Opens Next Week in Hong Kong
The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2026 one of the year’s most anticipated events in finance — is set to open
Emirates NBD Issues AED 1bn Digital Bond Using Euroclear’s D-FMI Blockchain
Emirates NBD has taken a major step in the evolution of capital markets by issuing a AED 1 billion digital
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait Becomes First GCC Bank to Integrate Binance Crypto Services via CaaS Partnership
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) has made history by becoming the first bank in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Iran’s Currency Crash Tests Bitcoin’s Use Without Internet
Iran’s deepening currency crisis is once again pushing citizens to search for alternative stores of value and payment mechanisms, reviving
ABK-Egypt and Mastercard Partner to Accelerate Digital Payments
ABK‑Egypt has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to expand and enhance digital payment solutions across Egypt. The collaboration aims