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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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Abu Dhabi Regulators Seek Blockchain Startups for FinTech Sandbox

Abu Dhabi's newest financial free zone is seeking to promote the development of blockchain startups, according to a new proposal.

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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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UAE's First Bitcoin Startup Shuts Down

Bitcoin payments firm YellowPay has shut down according to members of its founding team.

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Payment Processor Invests in Dubai-Based Bitcoin Startup

Payment service provider PayFort is among the investors in a seed funding round announced by Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis.

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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.

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Forbes Cover CEO Ola Doudin Talks Building Bitcoin Support in Dubai

CoinDesk profiles entrepreneur Ola Doudin who has emerged as a 'bitcoin pioneer' in the Middle East as the CEO of bitcoin startup BitOasis.

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Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Seeks to Spur Startup Growth

Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council has revealed it plans to hold events this year that will seek to assist startups with job placement and investments.

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