{"id":6496,"date":"2018-01-17T08:11:26","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T08:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/2018\/01\/17\/dubais-star-business-centre-becomes-the-first-commercial-centre-to-accept-cryptocurrency-as-mode-of-payments\/"},"modified":"2018-01-17T08:11:26","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T08:11:26","slug":"dubais-star-business-centre-becomes-the-first-commercial-centre-to-accept-cryptocurrency-as-mode-of-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pressreleasenetwork.com\/site\/2018\/01\/17\/dubais-star-business-centre-becomes-the-first-commercial-centre-to-accept-cryptocurrency-as-mode-of-payments\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Business Centre Becomes The First Commercial Centre To Accept Cryptocurrency As Mode Of Payments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Star Business Centre, offering state of the art fully furnished offices for new investors, business people and those international companies seeking suitable ready-made fully furnished plug-and-play workplaces, has announced that it is now ready to accept cryptocurrencies \u2013 especially Bitcoin \u2013 as a mode of payment for its services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company\u2019s commercial tenants are now able to pay rents and service charges by using digital currency along with the traditional payment systems, which saves time and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The digital payment system will allow Star Business Centre customers \u2013 who are multinationals and SMEs \u2013 from various industries, to focus on their business growth and expansion, without having to go through the time-consuming manual processes. Star Business Centre, part of Dubai-based Samana Group, is one of the few licensed commercial premises, service provider and diversified business conglomerate active in the UAE who have embraced the cryptocurrency payment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cryptocurrency is a digital currency or virtual payment that uses cryptography (computer coding, algorithm), to operate, secure and make digital payments. The system uses decentralised control as opposed to centralised electronic money and central banking systems, which uses blockchain transaction database. One Bitcoin equals Dh51,276.07 on an average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping abreast with the digital revolution in the financial technology, Dubai has launched its own cryptocurrency in 2017 \u2013 emCash \u2013 through Dubai Accelerators programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Imran Farooq, Chief Executive Officer of Star Business Centre, and Group CEO of Samana Group, commented: \u201cI am pleased to announce that Star Business Centre is ready to process transactions in cryptocurrency as the new financial technology is changing the way customers make payment. Our customers can now make their payments through cryptocurrency that reduces hassles and allows them to focus on their core activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have recently been watching the cryptocurrency revolution and how Dubai is leading the way in GCC in embracing futuristic technologies that encouraged us to enhance our business capability and align them with our business offerings. Accepting cryptocurrency from our customers in Bitcoin is the latest facility. The fundamental of our business strategy is to make our clients\u2019 businesses and life much easier \u2013saving time, effort and money, and eventually help them to focus on their business growth and expansion plans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only Bitcoin, there are 800 digital currencies out in the world. The current cryptocurrency market is valued at Dh1.1 trillion (US$300 billion) in 2017, according to recent reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStar Business Centre is among pioneers in using cryptocurrencies in private sector of UAE. The centre is equipped with state-of-the art office facilities in two of the Dubai\u2019s major business districts \u2013 Jumeirah Lake Towers and Business Bay. The Centre frees up business owners from time-taking feasibilities, leasing and office setup,\u201d said Imran Farooq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samana Group\u2019s Star Business Centre is helping the start-ups to boost their business with finest serviced office suites put together by the top architects, designers, and ergonomic specialists in the country who were pooled together to create the perfect meeting point for businesses. It reduces the cost and burden on start-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It empowers them to take advantage of many investment opportunities in Dubai. In addition, the centre also provides start-ups with many types of assistances &#8211; such as helping complete the required business incorporation documentation, secretarial services, stat-of-the-art IT setup and coffee shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star Business Centre \u2013 dealing in mainland and freezone business set-ups &#8211; is a cost-effective, one-stop-shop for new businesses, multinationals, SMEs and the companies who are planning for re-structuring \u2013 with zero hidden charges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Star Business Centre, offering state of the art fully furnished offices for new investors, business people and those international companies seeking suitable ready-made fully furnished plug-and-play workplaces, has announced that it is now ready to accept cryptocurrencies \u2013 especially Bitcoin \u2013 as a mode of payment for its services. 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