Dubai

Blockchain Applications

Mobile Telco Du Reveals New Blockchain Healthcare Partnership

One of the UAE's largest telcos has announced a new partner in its drive for blockchain-powered medical records.

Business  ·  4 January 2017
Blockchain Applications

Dubai Appeals to Startup Ecosystem for Blockchain Immigration Solution

Dubai's immigration agency is seeking a blockchain startup to develop a system that will cut illegal residency in the country.

Markets  ·  23 December 2016
Hackathon

UAE Government to Sponsor $140k Blockchain Hackathon

The government of the United Arab Emirates is sponsoring a virtual hackathon dedicated to blockchain, with $140,000 in prizes up for grabs.

Business  ·  29 November 2016
Regulation

Dubai Legislators to Discuss Bitcoin Regulation

Dubai’s government is laying the groundwork for developing legislation around bitcoin and digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2016
Crime

Alleged Bitcoin Scammer Busted By Dubai Police

Police in Dubai have reportedly arrested a man accused stealing bitcoins from several individuals.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 November 2016
India

Emirates NBD, ICICI Complete Cross-Border Blockchain Transaction

Major banks in Dubai and India have embarked on a series of blockchain trials with the help of Infosys.

Business  ·  12 October 2016
News

Dubai Wants All Government Documents on Blockchain By 2020

The United Arab Emirates city of Dubai has announced plans to move all of its government documents to a blockchain by 2020.

Markets  ·  5 October 2016
Supply Chain

Kimberley Process Inches Closer to ‘Blood Diamond’ Blockchain

A global tracking scheme for conflict diamonds is continuing its internal blockchain trials, according to a new report.

Markets  ·  1 September 2016
Investments

Dubai Government Seeks Blockchain Projects for Startup Fund

A technology initiative backed by the Dubai government has launched a $275m startup investment fund.

Business  ·  9 August 2016
Regulation

How a 3-D Printed Building Became the Center of Blockchain in Dubai

CoinDesk profiles a recent meeting of the Global Blockchain Council, a 40-member working group seeking to boost the technology in the MENA region.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 June 2016
News

UAE Telecom Giant Du Sees ‘Infinite’ Potential for Blockchain

Amid a broader push to investigate blockchain by the Dubai government, major local telecom provider Du is refining its strategy toward the technology.

Markets  ·  7 June 2016
News

Smart Dubai Director Sees Blockchain as Key to Connected Cities

The head of Dubai's smart cities drive spoke on how she believes blockchain can help drive the city’s modernization efforts yesterday.

Business  ·  31 May 2016
Middle East

Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Unveils First Pilot Projects

Members of Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council (GBC) unveiled seven new proofs-of-concept at industry conference Keynote 2016 today.

Business  ·  30 May 2016
Events

Dubai Government to Sponsor Upcoming Digital Currency Conference

Dubai is set to play host to a conference on digital currencies months after a blockchain effort in the country was first unveiled.

Business  ·  23 May 2016
News

Dubai Government Looks to Blockchain Amid ‘Smart Cities’ Drive

CoinDesk speaks to Noah Raford a key driver of Dubai's Museum of the Future initiative, which recently unveiled its support for blockchain tech.

Markets  ·  23 March 2016