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Source: Dubai Eye 103.8

Binance Resumes Bitcoin and Ether Withdrawals Following $6.3 Billion Cyberattack

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance resumed withdrawals for bitcoin, ether, and selected stablecoins on Sunday after covering 95 per cent of the $6.3 billion stolen in a recent cyberattack. The platform used $6 billion of company funds to purchase replacement tokens and stated that less liquid assets will follow in phases. The FBI attributed the security breach to a North Korean state-sponsored cyber unit.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: The Economic Times (ETMiddleEast)

Dubai launches city-wide tourism loyalty programme and direct tourist visa applications

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has announced a series of tourism initiatives, including the Dubai Access Club loyalty programme and direct tourist visa processing via Visit Dubai. The initiatives will take effect in November 2026 under the Shared Digital Channels Initiative to support the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Industry News
Source: The National

Abu Dhabi Welcomes Global Energy Leaders for Record-Breaking Adipec Exhibition

Adipec is set to convene a record 2,260 exhibiting companies and over 239,000 attendees from more than 170 countries at the Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi. Discussions will focus on energy security, artificial intelligence investment, and infrastructure financing, with Asia sending its largest-ever delegation. Commercial partnerships remain central following Adnoc's Dh60 billion manufacturing initiative for local suppliers and $53 billion in deals signed at the previous edition.

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