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UAE Dirham Symbol Added to Unicode 18.0

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) dirham symbol has been included in Unicode 18.0, enabling its standardized use across digital platforms. This addition was among the most anticipated new characters in the latest Unicode version, paving the way for its integration into smartphones, computers, apps, and websites. A new Emirati Dirham emoji is also expected to be available on digital devices and smartphone keypads soon.

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    X / Twitter / @TheNationalNews

    Keyed in: UAE dirham symbol makes debut in Unicode 18.0 https://t.co/R...

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    UAE dirham symbol joins Unicode 18.0, paving the way for standard use...

  3. ایرانیان امارات avatar

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    Telegram / @iranian_uae

    ❤️ نماد جدید درهم امارات به‌زودی به کیبورد گوشی‌های هوشمند اضافه می‌شو...

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