Digital

UAE Banks Confirm Uninterrupted Banking Services During Eid Al-Adha UAE banks confirm 24/7 banking services during Eid Al-Adha, with mobile apps, replenished ATMs and standby teams to ensure uninterrupted customer …

Dubai’s digital economy accelerates as e‑commerce, fintech and content industries scale Dubai’s digital economy is accelerating, driven by rapid e‑commerce adoption, expanding fintech activity and a surge in digital content …

Dubai to Host Blockchain Week MENA 2026 from May 18-24, Bringing 5,000+ Attendees and 100 Speakers Dubai hosts Blockchain Week MENA 2026 (May 18-24) with 5,000+ attendees, 100 speakers and …

Sri Lanka VAT on digital services to start July 1 as financial services tax rises Sri Lanka will impose VAT on digital services from July 1 and raise the tax …

Dubai Customs wins three international accreditations from US Global Institute for Innovation Dubai Customs earned three international accreditations from the US Global Institute for Innovation for projects spanning vehicle clearance …

Saudi Jawazat rolls out Absher digital visitor ID for Hajj pilgrims Saudi Jawazat introduces Absher digital visitor ID to allow pilgrims safer, passport-free movement inside the kingdom while mobile counters …

UAE launches tourist digital ID allowing visitors to open instant bank accounts UAE launches tourist digital ID allowing visitors to open instant, secure bank accounts via biometric verification, boosting digital …

UAE tourist identity enables instant digital bank accounts for visitors Central Bank, ICA and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank complete UAE tourist identity rollout, allowing non-resident visitors to open secure digital …

EU Rules Meta Age Verification Fails to Keep Under-13s Off Instagram and Facebook EU regulators say Meta’s age verification fails to keep under-13s off Instagram and Facebook, prompting a preliminary …