IR4LAB Joins KSA Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Program to Boost Tech Innovation
A blockchain startup based in Saudi Arabia called IR4LAB has become a part of the Ministry of Communications Information Technology tech champions accelerator program. This program is powered by Plug and Play, the largest innovation platform globally, which connects leading international corporations with innovative startups in various industries. Plug and Play has helped startups and […]
DMCC and Digital Wave Finance Team Up to Attract New Crypto Businesses
Dubai’s DMCC has teamed up with web3 investment firm Digital Wave Finance (DWF) Labs to offer a new $5m growth platform for blockchain businesses at the Dubai Crypto Centre. DWF Labs will establish the DWF Ventures Studio, which will support nascent web3 and blockchain businesses using the DMCC Crypto Centre and Dubai as a hub […]
Inacta Group and Roland Berger Join Forces to Accelerate Web3 Adoption through Digital Assets and Venture Building
Inacta Group, a prominent Swiss IT solutions provider with a focus on blockchain-based business models, and global strategy consulting firm Roland Berger have announced their collaboration on several joint Web3 projects, with plans for further cooperation in the future. One such project is for German utility company E.On, which was announced in December 2022, while […]
SkyBridge Capital and Al Maskari Holding Announce Partnerships with Casper Labs
SkyBridge Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and Al Maskari Holding, the privately owned holding company of the Al Maskari portfolio, today announced strategic, long-term partnerships with Casper Labs, a leading enterprise blockchain software and services provider.Amid Casper’s growing footprint in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, SkyBridge Capital and Al Maskari Holding […]
Animoca Brands Plans Major Expansion in the Middle East Through Partnership with Manga Productions
Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands, a leader in blockchain gaming, is planning to expand its presence in the Middle East following the Hong Kong government’s efforts to strengthen ties with the region. The company, which has Sequoia China and Temasek Holdings among its investors, intends to invest “tens of millions of dollars” in the Middle East, […]
UAE Showcases Commitment to Digital Transformation Through Participation in G20 Digital Economy Working Group
Saqr Binghalib, who serves as the Executive Director of the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications in the UAE Government, emphasized that the UAE is committed to staying at the forefront of digital technology by investing in digital skills and implementing artificial intelligence across various sectors. Binghalib made these remarks while […]
Dubai Judicial Institute Leads the Way in Metaverse for Legal and Judicial Education
Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) has launched its presence in the metaverse in line with Dubai’s Metaverse Strategy. DJI, the first legal and judicial training entity in the world to integrate the metaverse into its services, aims to become one of the world’s top 10 metaverse economies and a global hub for the metaverse. Knowing that […]
Investment Surges in DIFC FinTech Firms Ahead of Dubai FinTech Summit
Dubai continues to solidify its reputation as a global hub for FinTech and innovation ahead of the Dubai FinTech Summit taking place on 8 and 9 May this year under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of […]
HAYVN Expands Payment Options with Addition of UAE Dirham
HAYVN, a digital asset focused financial institution delivering Payments, Trading, Custody, Asset Management and Research, has announced that clients can now transact digital assets directly against the UAE Dirham (AED). Expanding fiat capabilities to UAE Dirham (AED) is a major expansion in services to the UAE market. HAYVN Pay allows businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments, […]
New Free Zone in Ras Al Khaimah Dedicated to Digital and Virtual Asset Firms
The Government of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has revealed its plans to establish the world’s first free zone, named RAK Digital Assets Oasis, dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies. The announcement was made at the Blockchain Life 2023 event. Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAK ICC and RAK Digital […]