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UAE Advances Digital Dirham Trials as Central Bank Expands Digital Currency Development

The Central Bank of the UAE has moved forward with Digital Dirham implementation, completing cross-border liquidity tests and integrating retail payment systems aimed at improving transaction efficiency and strengthening digital financial infrastructure.
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