As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure convenient banking experience for its customers, BankDhofar has announced that it is the first bank in Oman to join Ripple’s global enterprise Blockchain network – RippleNet.
Banks don’t want to be left behind in blockchain revolution: experts
Blockchain technology brings huge potential for banking behemoths to reduce costs while ensuring that their customers benefit from quicker and cheaper services.
Blockchain donation platform launches in Dubai
Locus Chain Foundation, a Singapore-headquartered organisation founded by South Korean gaming pioneer Sang Yoon Lee,, has announced the launch of the fourth generation of blockchain technology.
Global crypto exchange for celebrities comes to the Middle East
In a partnership aimed at expanding its celebrity token footprint to the Middle East, the Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) …
Avanza: The “eyes and ears” of Blockchain
The CEO of the firm that has been a crucial partner to Dubai’s Blockchain ambitions has highlighted the need for …
Dubai’s new blockchain initiative a “testimony to innovation”
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have unveiled a joint blockchain project to improve ease of doing business in the emirate and facilitate foreign direct investments.
UAE cements position as regional hub for digital startups
Digital startups across the Middle East and North Africa attracted $650 million of funding in 2017, of which 76 percent went to UAE-based startups.
Blockchain among key enablers of Saudi Vision 2030: official
As part of its responsibility for the development of national cadres in the future technologies, the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has recently conducted a blockchain bootcamp in collaboration with ConsenSys, the global blockchain specialist firm.
Future, Now: Smart Dubai talks up emirate’s Smart City progress
Smart Dubai is reportedly set to host the second edition of its now-flagship “Future, Now” exhibition, which will run from …
Dubai Business Women Council hosts blockchain workshop
Members of the Dubai Business Women Council, in cooperation with the American University in Dubai, has recently hosted a workshop focused on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.