RAKBANK Receives In-Principle Approval to Launch an AED-Backed Stablecoin - rakbank receives

RAKBANK Receives In-Principle Approval to Launch an AED-Backed Stablecoin

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, January 7th, 2026 – RAKBANK announced today that it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue an AED-backed payment token i.e., stablecoin, subject to the completion of regulatory and operational requirements. This marks an important step in RAKBANK’s digital assets journey and reflects the Bank’s commitment to developing regulated, secure and transparent financial solutions aligned with the UAE’s evolving digital economy framework. This development builds on RAKBANK’s growing capabilities in digital asset services. In 2025, the Bank enabled its retail cust

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Emirates Drug Establishment approves gene replacement therapy for new age group in spinal muscular atrophy patients

UAE becomes world’s second country to approve “Itvisma” following US FDA. ” Itvisma” is a single-dose, fixed genetic therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy. Dubai, UAE, December 20, 2025 The Emirates Drug Establishment(EDE) has announced the approval of Itvisma™ (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a gene therapy that uses an adeno-associated viral vector to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults and children aged two years and above. With this decision, the UAE becomes the second country globally to grant approval for this treatment, reinforcing its leadership in accelerating pa

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Emirates Engineering becomes first UAE organisation to receive major design modification approval from GCAA - emirates eng...

Emirates Engineering becomes first UAE organisation to receive major design modification approval from GCAA

Milestone certification enables in-house aircraft design capabilities, supporting fleet refurbishment efforts and future MRO ambitions DUBAI, UAE, 20 November 2025: Emirates Engineering has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first organisation in the UAE to receive Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for major aircraft modifications, through Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). The GCAA’s direct certification of Emirates Engineering’s design work enables the regulator to independently review and process major modifications, marking a milestone for UAE aviation regulation.

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