Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

The Dubai Desk reports on major developments across the UAE, covering news, culture, business, and social trends shaping the region.

DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox
Sci-Tech

DFSA advances tokenisation push with next phase of regulatory sandbox

Selected firms begin testing new financial technologies in the DFSA’s Innovation Testing Licence programme

Dubai to open UAE’s first Proton Therapy Center by 2028
UAE

Dubai to open UAE’s first Proton Therapy Center by 2028

New facility by Yas Healthcare aims to advance cancer care with support from Singapore’s National Cancer Centre

UAE strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Iran
UAE

UAE strongly condemns Israeli strikes on Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for restraint and a diplomatic resolution amid rising regional tensions

Dubai appoints new board for Majid Al Futtaim Capital amid governance overhaul
UAE

Dubai appoints new board for Majid Al Futtaim Capital amid governance overhaul

Family-run companies remain a backbone of the UAE’s private sector

UAE to host first Neuralink brain chip trials outside the US
Sci-Tech

UAE to host first Neuralink brain chip trials outside the US

The chip helps paralyzed patients control devices using their thoughts.

Dubai to accept crypto payments for government services
World

Dubai to accept crypto payments for government services

The initiative supports Dubai’s Cashless Strategy and is expected to boost the local economy by AED 8 billion annually, reinforcing the city’s position as a global fintech leader.

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