Bitcoin MENA, the region’s premier Bitcoin and digital-asset event, is set to attract over 12,000 attendees this December, positioning the UAE as a global leader in Bitcoin development, mining, and regulatory innovation. The conference will feature influential voices from across the MENA region, reflecting the UAE’s rapid rise as a hub for financial innovation and sovereign Bitcoin adoption.
Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc., emphasized the UAE’s role in the global Bitcoin ecosystem: “With unmatched regulatory clarity, world-class infrastructure, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation, Abu Dhabi is setting the pace for sovereign-level Bitcoin adoption.”
A Star-Studded Lineup of Regional Leaders
Bitcoin MENA 2025 will host prominent figures driving Bitcoin adoption and innovation:
- H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government: Leading the UAE’s national cyber-strategy to strengthen digital infrastructure, AI, cloud, and data innovation.
- Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO, DMCC: Discussing Bitcoin’s role in challenging centralized banking systems and promoting financial independence.
- Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO, The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi: Fireside chat with Michael Saylor on Bitcoin in the portfolio of nations.
- Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO, Dubai Blockchain Center: Highlighting past and future Bitcoin adoption trends in the UAE.
- Faisal Al Hammadi, Founder, Further: Explaining why the MENA region is poised to become a hub for Bitcoin mining.
- Ali Alnuaimi, Founder, Shafra: Examining the role of Bitcoin mining in the global energy transition and efficient power-grid utilisation.
- Irina Heaver, Founding Partner, NeosLegal: Discussing the UAE’s regulatory renaissance and its impact on financial sovereignty.
- Henson Orser, CEO, Soter Insure: Sharing insights on institutional-grade Bitcoin custody and insurance.
- Irene Gao, Bitmain Global Business Lead: Delivering a keynote on mining hardware, scaling, and energy-grid transformation in the Middle East.
Why Bitcoin MENA 2025 Matters
The UAE is emerging as one of the most strategically significant regions for global Bitcoin adoption:
- High adoption rates: Over 25% of UAE residents actively own or use virtual assets.
- Institutional capital: GCC family offices and sovereign wealth funds manage over $4 trillion, influencing Bitcoin allocations.
- Energy-aligned mining: The region is poised to capture a substantial share of global Bitcoin mining hashrate through renewable energy investment and grid optimization.
- Clear regulatory framework: Operational digital-asset licensing and compliance standards continue to attract global founders, miners, and institutional players.
“The UAE — and Abu Dhabi in particular — has become the beating heart of Bitcoin’s evolution for the entire MENA region,” said Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc. “With unmatched regulatory clarity, world-class infrastructure, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation, Abu Dhabi is setting the pace for sovereign-level Bitcoin adoption.”
Ahmad Shaker, CEO of ADNEC Group, stressed the importance of collaboration: “Working alongside BTC Inc, it’s clear that more organisations and innovators are exploring how Bitcoin and next-generation infrastructure can play a role in their future strategies.”
With wealth concentration, advanced energy infrastructure, and progressive policies, the UAE is uniquely positioned to shape the next chapter of global Bitcoin adoption. Bitcoin MENA 2025 promises to bring together the brightest minds and most influential leaders driving innovation across the Middle East.
