United Arab Emirates

UAE to use AI in defense, aims for 50% AI in government by 2028
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1 May, 2026

UAE to use AI in defense, aims for 50% AI in government by 2028

UAE advances AI-led defense modernization and plans 50% autonomous government services by 2028 to boost efficiency, innovation, and digital transformation.
Demands for Trump ‘crypto’ probes spread beyond usual suspects
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10 February, 2026

Demands for Trump ‘crypto’ probes spread beyond usual suspects

Investigations into Trump’s crypto ventures are expanding, complicating Democratic efforts to advance digital asset market structure bills in the Senate.
Kenya’s M-Pesa eyes blockchain integration
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23 January, 2026

Kenya’s M-Pesa eyes blockchain integration

M-Pesa is working with a blockchain project backed by the UAE’s royal family to expand into stablecoins and digital assets...
Dubai greenlights digital asset donations to charities
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16 January, 2026

Dubai greenlights digital asset donations to charities

The city’s charitable activities watchdog has launched a service enabling charities to receive donations via digital assets.
Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience
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8 January, 2026

Dubai launches biometric check-ins to boost tourist experience

Dubai welcomed 10 million overnight visitors in the first half of 2025, with the new system expected to reduce congestion...
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...