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Alleged Bitcoin Scammer Busted By Dubai Police

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dubai Government Seeks Blockchain Projects for Startup Fund

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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