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UAE’s Emirates Islamic Bank Launches Blockchain Check Service

A trial that examines how blockchain could play a role in paper check management is moving forward at Emirates NBD.

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BitOasis Expands Credit Card Bitcoin Buying to 5 New Countries

Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis is expanding its presence outside the UAE with a new announcement.

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Dubai Government Taps IBM For City-Wide Blockchain Pilot Push

Dubai has announced new strategic partnerships as part of its quest to put all government documents on blockchains by 2020.

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Fire, Flesh & Blockchain: Dubai's DED Sees Truth as Economic Enabler

An official leading the charge to migrate Dubai's government documents to the blockchain explains why he believes in its disruptive potential.

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2020 Vision: Why Startups Believe Blockchain Will Go Live in Dubai

Blockchain startups are jumping at the opportunity to work in a rare region of the world where the rewards are real for industry doers.

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Dubai Claims Title of Blockchain's 'Global Capital' at Keynote Event

Dubai's government made bold statements at an event today in remarks that sought to cast the city as the global leader in the nascent market.

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Blockchain as a Geopolitical Tool

An announcement from the UAE last week marked an unusual development that highlights intriguing socio-economic and geopolitical trends.

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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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