United Arab Emirates

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...
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...