Middle East

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable
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2 December, 2025

China turns against stablecoins; Sony preps PlayStation stable

China's central bank targets stablecoins amid regulatory challenges, while South Korea pushes for stablecoin legislation to advance digital finance.
Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal
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28 November, 2025

Saudi construction revolutionized by tech; Morocco’s digital deal

The digital revolution in the Middle East is transforming construction, with Saudi at the forefront of AI and technology integration.
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...
Dubai approves global digital wallets for government payments
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5 November, 2025

Dubai approves global digital wallets for government payments

The Dubai Department of Finance announced an expansion across all government entities, providing new payment options for government service fees.
Algeria partners with UNDP for its national digital transformation
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4 November, 2025

Algeria partners with UNDP for its national digital transformation

In other news, Dubai-based Emirates Investment Bank has announced a partnership with Swiss firm Avaloq to digitize its internal operations.
Kazakhstan partners with EU; Huawei launches GovTech1.0
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30 October, 2025

Kazakhstan partners with EU; Huawei launches GovTech1.0

Kazakhstan boosts digital transformation through EU collaboration, while Huawei launches GovTech 1.0 to enhance government modernization in Central Asia.
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