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Dubai Appeals to Startup Ecosystem for Blockchain Immigration Solution

Dubai's immigration agency is seeking a blockchain startup to develop a system that will cut illegal residency in the country.

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UAE Government to Sponsor $140k Blockchain Hackathon

The government of the United Arab Emirates is sponsoring a virtual hackathon dedicated to blockchain, with $140,000 in prizes up for grabs.

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Dubai Legislators to Discuss Bitcoin Regulation

Dubai’s government is laying the groundwork for developing legislation around bitcoin and digital currencies.

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Alleged Bitcoin Scammer Busted By Dubai Police

Police in Dubai have reportedly arrested a man accused stealing bitcoins from several individuals.

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Emirates NBD, ICICI Complete Cross-Border Blockchain Transaction

Major banks in Dubai and India have embarked on a series of blockchain trials with the help of Infosys.

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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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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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