The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled its first-ever currency symbol. The new Dirham symbol incorporates the letter 'D,' representing both the Arabic and English names for the currency.

Tether, the major stablecoin issuer, has announced plans to create a new stablecoin linked to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the UAE's role as a ...

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced a landmark financial ruling this week, confirming the Digital Dirham has been officially designated as full legal tender, placing the nation's e-currency ...

CBUAE governor Khaled Mohamed Balama said in a Khaleej Times report that the digital dirham could help combat financial crime and improve financial stability. The United Arab Emirates expects its ...

The UAE’s new dirham symbol, introduced in March 2025, is now actively used across digital platforms and retail environments, including Carrefour and Noon.com. Designed to reflect the country’s ...

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The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) remained stable against the euro and appreciated by 0.5% against the USD during the period from March 19 to 25, according to Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).

Tether, the company that runs the world's biggest stablecoin pegged to dollar token (USDT) and designed to maintain a value of $1, said this move aims to benefit from the high demand for the Gulf ...

Tether’s senior strategic partnership manager, Alessandro Giori, said that TON is the fastest blockchain to reach 1 billion USDT since its launch. Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that its ...