UAE’s VARA Issues 14 New Crypto Licences as Dubai Cements Role as Global Virtual Asset Hub
The UAE's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued 14 new virtual asset service provider (VASP) licences in Q1 2026, bringing the total number...
Bitcoin and Ethereum in the UAE: Where to Buy, Sell and Store Crypto in 2025
The UAE has become one of the most accessible jurisdictions in the world for legally purchasing and holding cryptocurrency. With VARA-licensed exchanges operating in...
GCC Commodities Markets: Beyond Oil — Gold, Petrochemicals, and Agricultural Trade
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries collectively control some of the world's most strategically important commodity markets. While oil and natural gas remain the dominant...
Expert View: The Evolving Role of GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds in Global Markets
Expert Analysis — Gulf Times NowThe Gulf Cooperation Council is home to some of the world's largest and most sophisticated sovereign wealth funds, collectively...
How the UAE Became a Global Leader in Cryptocurrency Regulation
When the UAE established the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in March 2022, it became the world's first jurisdiction to create a dedicated regulator...
