President Donald Trump on Friday will sign into law a new set of regulations for a type of cryptocurrency that are seen as a ...

Dubai: From Dubai’s malls to Abu Dhabi’s cultural sites, the UAE is now one of the world’s most cashless travel destinations. You can pay almost anywhere with just a tap, scan, or swipe — thanks to ...

Ripple has partnered with UAE-based Ctrl Alt to expand its institutional custody services in the Middle East, supporting Dubai's efforts to digitize its real estate sector. Ctrl Alt will use Ripple's ...

Ripple has partnered with tokenization platform Ctrl Alt to support the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Tokenization Project.

Young Britons struggling to get on the housing ladder could get first dibs on new apartments, a competitive mortgage offer - ...

Emirates and Dubai Duty Free have signed separate MoUs with Crypto.com to explore crypto payments for flights and retail.

Dubai approves QCDT, first tokenized money market fund in DIFC, led by QNB and DMZ Finance, boosting RWA tokenization.

At least three Britons remain detained in Dubai despite the royal family issuing a pardon to the 18-year-old Marcus Fakana.

Middle East News: The Central Bank of the UAE has launched a new dirham symbol, representing the nation's financial evolution, heritage, and ambition. Discover its significance, usage guidelines ...

The Central Bank of the UAE unveiled the new symbol for the UAE's national currency, the dirham, in March this year. The symbol has now started appearing on shopping apps and in department stores ...

Spotted: Some UAE brands roll out new dirham symbol on apps, store signs The new dirham symbol was unveiled in March this year, derived from the English name of the currency ...

The UAE’s new dirham symbol, introduced in March 2025, is now actively used across digital platforms and retail environments, including Carrefour and Noon.com. Designed to reflect the country’s ...