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UAE Digital Economy
Stories tagged UAE Digital Economy
How TikTok Added AED1.1bn to the UAE's Digital Economy
TikTok-supported SMBs contributed AED1.1 billion to the UAE economy and helped sustain more than 7,000 jobs, according to a new UAE Economic Impact Report unveiled at the World Governments Summit 2026.
11 Feb 2026
Dubai Loop: Sheikh Hamdan & Elon Musk
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Elon Musk at Nad Al Sheba, discussing space, AI, and the UAE's digital economy — including the 17km Dubai Loop underground transit system due in 2026.
21 Dec 2025
Air Arabia Accepts Cryptocurrency for Flight Bookings
Air Arabia has become the first airline in the MENA region to accept cryptocurrency for flight bookings, partnering with Al Maryah Community Bank to let passengers pay with AE Coin — a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the UAE dirham.
26 May 2025
Create Apps in Dubai Trains 200 Emiratis in Q1 2024
The Create Apps in Dubai initiative, run by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, trained 200 UAE nationals in app development skills during Q1 2024, advancing its target of developing 1,000 Emirati IT professionals and tripling the number of app creators in Dubai by 2025.
25 May 2024