Abu Dhabi
ADGM and Hacken Form Partnership to Set Blockchain Security Standards
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Hacken, a global leader in blockchain security auditing, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively set new benchmarks for blockchain security and compliance. This strategic partnership reflects a unique synergy between a
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UAE Telco Du Goes Fintech And Launches Du Pay
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), announced the launch of du Pay, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s transition toward a cashless economy and aligning seamlessly with the national agenda for digitalization. The digital financial solution is poised
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Al Etihad Payments Launches Open Finance in UAE
Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has signed a partnership with Core42, a G42 company and full-spectrum AI enablement solutions provider to mark the commencement of the implementation of Open Finance within
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25 Startups From 11 Countries Join Hub71 Accelerator Program
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has welcomed 25 new startups as part of its latest cohort. The selected startups will enter Hub71’s ‘Access’ program, and specialist ecosystems Hub71+ Digital Assets and Hub71+ ClimateTech, bringing the total number of startups
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First Abu Dhabi Bank Taps Microsoft Azure to Accelerate Digital Shift
The United Arab Emirates’ First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has announced a strategic partnership with Core42, a subsidiary of G42 specialising in AI solutions, to facilitate the transfer of its data center operations to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This
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Abu Dhabi Chamber Forms Working Group to Support Startups and SMEs in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced the establishment of a working group for startups and small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which will represent the interests of startups and SMEs registered in Abu Dhabi. This is a
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The Central Bank of UAE Announces its Digital Currency Strategy
In March 2023, the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) announced that it had begun its journey into the world of digital currencies. The project, which they coined the ‘Digital Dirham’, was to tackle the typical pain points of cross-border payments
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Kigali Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market Form Strategic Partnership
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a comprehensive framework for collaboration between the two financial centres. The strategic collaboration was inked in ADGM’s Authority Building with an esteemed
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ADGM and Etihad Airways Form Collaboration
Abu Dhabi Global Market announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Etihad Aviation Group, aiming to spearhead initiatives that build on ADGM’s value proposition and further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a preferred destination for regional and global
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Venture Debt Fund Stride Supports Hub71
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and Stride Ventures, a venture debt fund, have partnered to support startups in Abu Dhabi. Through this partnership, Hub71 will leverage Stride Ventures’ expertise, to provide startups with access to capital and mentorship opportunities
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