United Arab Emirates

UAE, China executes first CBDC transaction on mBridge
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2 December, 2025

UAE, China executes first CBDC transaction on mBridge

The heads of the UAE, Chinese central banks jointly commissioned the first cross-border transaction on mBridge as they get started...
Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank
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28 November, 2025

Digital asset payments now regulated by UAE Central Bank

UAE's new Federal Decree Law No. 6 regulates digital assets under the Central Bank, establishing guidelines for financial activities and...
Japan tests AI credibility; S.Korea-UAE push Stargate plan
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26 November, 2025

Japan tests AI credibility; S.Korea-UAE push Stargate plan

Japan unveils an AI credibility testing plan as South Korea and the UAE deepen strategic cooperation on AI innovation, investment,...
UAE adopts OECD’s digital asset tax reporting framework
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20 November, 2025

UAE adopts OECD’s digital asset tax reporting framework

The UAE now joins over 50 countries that have pledged to adhere to the new standard, which takes effect in...
UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform
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17 November, 2025

UAE bank launches digital payments, card tokenization platform

Sharjah Islamic Bank has launched SIB Pay to accelerate the UAE’s digital payments journey, offering QR code payments, soft POS...
APAC doubles down on AI push; US, UAE sign AI-energy pact
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7 November, 2025

APAC doubles down on AI push; US, UAE sign AI-energy pact

APAC nations aim to lead in AI through partnerships, while the UAE and the U.S. team up to boost collaboration...
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