Global AI Show Riyadh Unveils High-Profile Speaker Lineup Ahead of Industry Gathering
The upcoming Global AI Show in Riyadh has revealed a high-profile speaker lineup, underscoring Saudi Arabia’s growing ambition to position…
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UAE Innovation City Launches Blockchain-Based Digital Business Identity Platform
UAE Innovation City has introduced what it describes as the world’s first blockchain-based digital business identity platform, powered by IOPn,…
Binance Bahrain joins hands with Beyon Connect for eKey 2.0 integration
Bahrain accelerates digital identity adoption as Binance integrates eKey 2.0 for secure crypto onboarding, enabling faster KYC, biometric verification, and reduced fraud across financial services.
Saudi Arabia completes world’s first tokenised property deed transaction
Saudi Arabia executed the first sovereign-native tokenised property deed transfer by linking its Real Estate Registry directly to blockchain settlement, reducing transfer time to seconds while embedding legal enforceability into digital assets to boost liquidity, PropTech innovation, and foreign investment.
Pakistan, China launch digital mining platform, sign cooperation MoUs
Pakistan and China launched a joint digital e-mining platform and signed new MoUs to boost transparency, coordination, and investment in Pakistan’s mineral sector, with a focus on value-added development, critical minerals, and flagship projects like Reko Diq.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait Becomes First GCC Bank to Integrate Binance Crypto Services via CaaS Partnership
BBK has become the first GCC bank to integrate Binance’s Crypto-as-a-Service, enabling in-app crypto trading within its mobile platform, pending regulatory approval. The move positions Bahrain as a regional crypto hub and marks a milestone for embedded, regulated digital asset banking in the Gulf.
Algeria Successfully Launches Alsat-3A Satellite, Boosting High-Resolution Geospatial Capabilities
Algeria has launched the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite from China, expanding its high-resolution geospatial capabilities. Supervised by senior defence leadership, the mission enhances national capacity in satellite imagery, mapping, and digital terrain modelling, building on two decades of investment in space technology and remote sensing infrastructure.
RAKBank Secures Central Bank Approval to Launch Dirham-Backed Stablecoin
RAKBank has received in-principle approval from the UAE central bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin. Fully reserved and blockchain-based, the token strengthens the UAE’s regulated digital payments ecosystem, though adoption and interoperability remain key challenges.
Fasset Partners with ADI Foundation to Enable Regulated Digital Asset Infrastructure in the UAE
Fasset has partnered with ADI Foundation to deliver regulated onboarding and fiat connectivity for blockchain services built on ADI Chain, including future Dirham-backed stablecoin use cases. The collaboration supports institutional adoption of compliant digital asset infrastructure in line with the UAE’s evolving regulatory and digital finance framework.
e& UAE to Accept AE Coin for Telecom Service Payments
e& UAE will integrate AE Coin, the UAE’s first dirham-backed licensed stablecoin, into its payment systems, enabling customers to pay telecom bills and access digital services via regulated blockchain transactions. The partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank supports faster settlements, transparency, and secure mass-market digital payments.