🤑 Pavel Durov became the richest and youngest expat billionaire in the Middle East according to Forbes //
In Forbes’ 36th annual World’s Billionaires Ranking Dubai based billionaire of Russian origin Pavel Durov was identified as the richest expat in the Middle East. He is currently focused on developing the messaging app Telegram.
With an estimated net worth of $15.1 bln Durov is regarded as one of the richest people in the Middle East surpassing the world’s richest Arab, Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris.
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In Forbes’ 36th annual World’s Billionaires Ranking Dubai based billionaire of Russian origin Pavel Durov was identified as the richest expat in the Middle East. He is currently focused on developing the messaging app Telegram.
With an estimated net worth of $15.1 bln Durov is regarded as one of the richest people in the Middle East surpassing the world’s richest Arab, Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris.
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😍 Dubai intensifies cooperation with Binance //
In an interview with Arab News, the regional head of MENA Richard Teng said that Binance Holdings would offer its products to top institutions and accredited investors. In its first phase of operations, the company aims to expand its client list by offering many products.
Last week, Binance received an official licence from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, which will help the company develop in line with Dubai's "test-adapt-scale" model for digital asset markets.
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In an interview with Arab News, the regional head of MENA Richard Teng said that Binance Holdings would offer its products to top institutions and accredited investors. In its first phase of operations, the company aims to expand its client list by offering many products.
Last week, Binance received an official licence from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority, which will help the company develop in line with Dubai's "test-adapt-scale" model for digital asset markets.
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🤖 Telegram introduced the first paid messenger integration tool //
On April 16, Telegram received a major update with a new generation of bots. In the official documentation Telegram Info reviewers found that attaching a bot to an attachment menu is not free. However, other integration methods and the full functionality of web bots are free.
Bot developers can integrate their products in three ways: via the bottom left menu, inline buttons, and the keyboard button. These tools are available to everyone for free.
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On April 16, Telegram received a major update with a new generation of bots. In the official documentation Telegram Info reviewers found that attaching a bot to an attachment menu is not free. However, other integration methods and the full functionality of web bots are free.
Bot developers can integrate their products in three ways: via the bottom left menu, inline buttons, and the keyboard button. These tools are available to everyone for free.
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👩✈️Security vs freedom //
Saudi Arabia will continue blocking call facilities on apps that do not comply with regulatory and safety protocols in the country. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, explained that the regulations set by the kingdom aim at maintaining the confidentiality of customers’ data.
Viber and WhatsApp voice and video call services remain blocked in Saudi Arabia while citizens are allowed to use Telegram, Skype, Snapchat, Line, and Tango services.
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Saudi Arabia will continue blocking call facilities on apps that do not comply with regulatory and safety protocols in the country. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, explained that the regulations set by the kingdom aim at maintaining the confidentiality of customers’ data.
Viber and WhatsApp voice and video call services remain blocked in Saudi Arabia while citizens are allowed to use Telegram, Skype, Snapchat, Line, and Tango services.
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🖥 🕌 A 'Meta Ramadan Majlis' in Metaverse //
Dubai hosted a Meta Ramadan Majlis on Saturday night during the month of Ramadan. For the first time, the traditional gathering was held in the metaverse. It is a virtual environment which people can enter to with virtual reality headsets, allowing virtual characters to interact with each other by applying the metaverse functions.
The event was organised by a women's group working with cultural representatives, Chikara Global and Biennale.io ecosystem. The Majlis welcomed experts and young people who expressed interest in the possibilities of the metaverse as a space for the creative community development.
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Dubai hosted a Meta Ramadan Majlis on Saturday night during the month of Ramadan. For the first time, the traditional gathering was held in the metaverse. It is a virtual environment which people can enter to with virtual reality headsets, allowing virtual characters to interact with each other by applying the metaverse functions.
The event was organised by a women's group working with cultural representatives, Chikara Global and Biennale.io ecosystem. The Majlis welcomed experts and young people who expressed interest in the possibilities of the metaverse as a space for the creative community development.
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💡Another historic update //
Telegram introduced numerous improvements this weekend. Among them is support for more languages in message translations (to turn on the Translate button, head to Settings > Languages). As Telegram has become the main source of information from Ukraine, all public channel posts in Ukrainian now always offer the translate button by default.
Also now developers can create infinitely flexible interfaces for supercharged bots using JavaScript.
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Telegram introduced numerous improvements this weekend. Among them is support for more languages in message translations (to turn on the Translate button, head to Settings > Languages). As Telegram has become the main source of information from Ukraine, all public channel posts in Ukrainian now always offer the translate button by default.
Also now developers can create infinitely flexible interfaces for supercharged bots using JavaScript.
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🇦🇪Massive changes in the UAE visa system //
The UAE announced huge changes to its visa system, introducing a five-year tourist visa as well as Green Residence for skilled employees while expanding the Golden Visa programme.
According to the new executive regulations of the Federal Decree-Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners the UAE now offers a variety of visa types for different visit purposes.
Green Residence: a new type of visa that provides a 5-years residency for skilled employees, without sponsor or employer. This is particularly important for freelancers and self-employed individuals.
Job Exploration Entry Visa: a new type of visa that does not require a sponsor. It can be granted to the individuals classified in the first three levels (out of five existing to date) as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation as well as fresh graduates of the best 500 universities in the world.
Tourist Visa: a new five-year multi-entry tourist visa was introduced. This type of visa allows a person to stay in the UAE for up to 90 continuous days and it may be extended for a similar period.
Golden Residence: some amendments were introduced to the scheme in order to simplify the eligibility criteria and expand the categories of beneficiaries. Such 10-years residence can be granted to investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, scientists and professionals, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers and the first line heroes.
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The UAE announced huge changes to its visa system, introducing a five-year tourist visa as well as Green Residence for skilled employees while expanding the Golden Visa programme.
According to the new executive regulations of the Federal Decree-Law on Entry and Residence of Foreigners the UAE now offers a variety of visa types for different visit purposes.
Green Residence: a new type of visa that provides a 5-years residency for skilled employees, without sponsor or employer. This is particularly important for freelancers and self-employed individuals.
Job Exploration Entry Visa: a new type of visa that does not require a sponsor. It can be granted to the individuals classified in the first three levels (out of five existing to date) as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation as well as fresh graduates of the best 500 universities in the world.
Tourist Visa: a new five-year multi-entry tourist visa was introduced. This type of visa allows a person to stay in the UAE for up to 90 continuous days and it may be extended for a similar period.
Golden Residence: some amendments were introduced to the scheme in order to simplify the eligibility criteria and expand the categories of beneficiaries. Such 10-years residence can be granted to investors, entrepreneurs, exceptional talents, scientists and professionals, outstanding students and graduates, humanitarian pioneers and the first line heroes.
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💼 New “Wallet” Interface Screenshots //
Google Commerce President Bill Reedy said that Google Pay “will focus more on becoming a 'comprehensive digital wallet' that includes digital tickets, plane passes and vaccine passports". Google Pay is still the brand for contactless payments, but the interface for all digital cards could be called Wallet.
Google Play services have received an update, and the "Add to Wallet" screen now has this card at the bottom, which says "Add boarding passes, event tickets and more". Look for the "Add to Google Wallet" button online and on Google".
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Google Commerce President Bill Reedy said that Google Pay “will focus more on becoming a 'comprehensive digital wallet' that includes digital tickets, plane passes and vaccine passports". Google Pay is still the brand for contactless payments, but the interface for all digital cards could be called Wallet.
Google Play services have received an update, and the "Add to Wallet" screen now has this card at the bottom, which says "Add boarding passes, event tickets and more". Look for the "Add to Google Wallet" button online and on Google".
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🪙 Toncoin donation collection hit all records //
Two weeks ago, TON channel published a donation address that would allow the Foundation to develop the ecosystem more actively.
The community supported this initiative, and today the amount of donations has reached more than 1 billion USD in equivalent (500M+ $TON).
This event is the largest cryptocurrency raise of all time.
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Two weeks ago, TON channel published a donation address that would allow the Foundation to develop the ecosystem more actively.
The community supported this initiative, and today the amount of donations has reached more than 1 billion USD in equivalent (500M+ $TON).
This event is the largest cryptocurrency raise of all time.
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👩👧👦Emirati start-up aims to ease 'supermum' pressures //
Sharjah-based mental health app Maternally will offer mothers access to mental healthcare professionals and social networking.
The founder of the company Yasmine El Mouallem says women today try to live up to impossible standards of being a perfect mother and barely pause to reflect on their mental state. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem.
The app is scheduled to launch in June 2022 and will provide mental well-being services to women through access to professional therapists, evidence-based articles and a social support network of other mothers.
Following the pandemic mental health start-ups began getting increasingly more attention from investors. Global funding for such start-ups reached $5.5 billion in 2021, more than doubling from $2.3bn in 2020.
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Sharjah-based mental health app Maternally will offer mothers access to mental healthcare professionals and social networking.
The founder of the company Yasmine El Mouallem says women today try to live up to impossible standards of being a perfect mother and barely pause to reflect on their mental state. The pandemic has only exacerbated the problem.
The app is scheduled to launch in June 2022 and will provide mental well-being services to women through access to professional therapists, evidence-based articles and a social support network of other mothers.
Following the pandemic mental health start-ups began getting increasingly more attention from investors. Global funding for such start-ups reached $5.5 billion in 2021, more than doubling from $2.3bn in 2020.
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🌑 Flight to the Metaverse //
The Emirates airline has announced the launch of projects in the metaverse and the release of its NFTs. The company's management wants to improve the quality of services provided to passengers and enhance their experience in the metaverse.
In addition, Emirates will repurpose its pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai into an innovation center where visitors can contribute to the airline's future projects including metaverse, NFTs and Web3.
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The Emirates airline has announced the launch of projects in the metaverse and the release of its NFTs. The company's management wants to improve the quality of services provided to passengers and enhance their experience in the metaverse.
In addition, Emirates will repurpose its pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai into an innovation center where visitors can contribute to the airline's future projects including metaverse, NFTs and Web3.
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