Dubai
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financeDubai Bypasses Strait of Hormuz with New Energy Port
The UAE is fast-tracking a new oil port and pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reducing geopolitical risk for global energy markets and stabilizing its position as a crypto hub.
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cryptoDubai's Crypto Regulator Licenses 50th Firm, Leading Global Hubs
Dubai's VARA has now issued 50 licenses to virtual asset service providers, surpassing totals in Hong Kong and Singapore as it solidifies its status as a digital asset hub.
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cryptoDubai's VARA Hits 50 Crypto Licenses, Signals Market Maturity
Dubai's virtual assets regulator has issued its 50th license, a key milestone. However, a significant gap remains between licensed and fully operational firms.
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worldTikTok Influencer Brooke George May Face Firing Squad for Self-Defense Killing
23-year-old British TikTok influencer Brooke George has been charged with murder in Dubai. She claims she acted in self-defense after being assaulted. If convicted, she could be executed by firing squad.
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cryptoUAE Approves Crypto for Government Fees, Names Crypto.com First Licensed Partner
The UAE central bank approves cryptocurrency for government fee payments. Crypto.com is the first licensed platform to facilitate the conversion.
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cryptoDubai Now Accepts Bitcoin for Government Taxes via Crypto.com
Dubai allows residents to pay government taxes and fees with Bitcoin through Crypto.com, settling in dirhams to avoid volatility.
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cryptoCrypto.com Wins Dubai License for Crypto Government Fee Payments
Crypto.com secures UAE license enabling crypto payments for Dubai government fees, marking a major step in digital asset adoption for public services.
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worldDubai Residents Take Shelter as UAE Intercepts Suspected Missile Attack
Missile intercepts over Dubai prompt shelter warnings amid escalating Iran-UAE tensions following a drone attack on an ADNOC tanker.