The UAE recently hosted one of the largest crypto events globally, Token2049, which attracted a record 15 000 attendees to Madinat Jumeirah. This conference alternates between Dubai and Singapore and is named after the sci-fi movie Blade Runner 2049. The venue was packed, showcasing the growing interest in the cryptocurrency sector. Despite facing significant challenges...
At the prestigious Middle East Business Awards, HumAIn Assets made its debut as a next-generation creative production engine aimed at transforming content creation. This platform merges human creativity with the efficiency and scale of artificial intelligence, offering a new way to produce high-quality digital assets such as images, videos, and text. Officially launched during the...
Family offices in the GCC are evolving significantly, transitioning from their traditional roles of wealth management to actively engaging in high-growth investment strategies. According to a new report by LOGIC Consulting titled “Beyond Wealth: How Family Offices Are Shaping the Future of Investment,” 78 percent of family offices worldwide plan to invest in digital assets...
The UAE continues to lead the MENA region in cryptocurrency adoption, with a notable 42 percent increase this year. This growth has introduced a modern twist to the beloved tradition of Eidiya, which involves gifting money to younger family members during Eid al-Fitr. The practice is being reimagined in the digital age, allowing recipients to...
Hubpay, a cross-border payments platform, has partnered with Aquanow to launch the UAE’s first fully regulated crypto payments facility designed specifically for businesses and SMEs. This innovative collaboration enables various sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, and general trading, to accept cryptocurrency payments securely alongside traditional fiat transactions. Aquanow ME FZE is regulated by Dubai’s Virtual...
The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for digital assets and blockchain technology, according to economist Dr. Abdul Rahim Al-Farhan. According to Khaleej Times, he highlighted that the country’s flexible regulatory policies, advanced digital infrastructure, and significant investments from global companies position it as a prime destination for cryptocurrency investors. Dr. Al-Farhan...