MENA News
Discover the latest blockchain and crypto news from the MENA region, including updates from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman, covering trends, regulations, and developments shaping the industry
The UAE is rapidly enhacing its position as a regional leader in digital transformation and AI readiness, with new data from Coursera revealing a 344% year-over-year increase in enrollments for Generative AI (GenAI) courses, far surpassing the global average of 195% and the MENA average of 128%. The findings, released in Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2025, reflect the country’s accelerating investment in technology-driven workforce development. Now in its seventh edition,…
Read More »In the heart of Abu Dhabi, a non-profit foundation is quietly building the infrastructure for a radically inclusive global financial future, one where digital trust, compliance, and innovation converge. Backed by $120 million and a vision rooted in financial equity, the ADI Foundation is emerging as a driving force in the UAE’s fintech ambitions. At the center of its efforts is the AEDC stablecoin, a digital currency pegged to the…
Read More »Dubai’s property sector continues its meteoric rise, with May 2025 marking a historic month for both sales volume and transaction value, a surge that experts say is laying the groundwork for a tokenized real estate future. According to new data from Property Finder, the emirate recorded 18,700 property transactions in May, totaling AED 66.8 billion (approximately $18.2 billion). That represents a 44% year-on-year increase in value and a 6% boost…
Read More »The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is seeking public feedback on a proposed amendment to its Rulebook that would formally permit the sale and purchase of fractionalized bonds and sukuk. Released on 4 June 2025, the public consultation marks a pivotal step in the country’s drive to enhance retail and digital investor access to financial markets. If enacted, the regulation would give financial product dealers a framework to conduct…
Read More »BridgeWise, the global leader in AI-driven investment intelligence, has unveiled SignalWise, a cutting-edge personalized alerts and insights platform tailored for digital trading platforms and financial advisors. This launch follows a strategic investment from Emirates NBD in 2023 and was officially announced at Money20/20 Europe. SignalWise empowers trading platforms and investment professionals to deliver timely, transparent, and highly relevant market intelligence that not only boosts client engagement but also triggers action…
Read More »droppRWA, a subsidiary of Web3 infrastructure provider droppGroup, has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s RAFAL Real Estate Co. to execute the Kingdom’s first-ever Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization transaction — a groundbreaking move set to redefine real estate investment and access in the region. This transaction is a strategic inflection point, as the RAFAL pilot will serve as a national feasibility benchmark for the future of tokenized property markets both within…
Read More »Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE capital, has posted strong growth across key performance indicators in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting its growing influence in global capital markets, and most notably, its deepening role in digital asset innovation and regulation. The results reflect ADGM’s ongoing momentum following a stellar 2024, driven by investor confidence, progressive regulatory frameworks, and the successful expansion of its…
Read More »Emirates Coin Investment LLC (EmCoin) has officially become the first company in the United Arab Emirates to secure a license for virtual asset services from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), which is a major regulatory step for the country’s digital finance sector. This development positions EmCoin at the forefront of the UAE’s growing digital asset landscape, reinforcing the country’s commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and fully regulated environment…
Read More »As the global race to tokenize assets accelerates—projected to hit $16 trillion by 2030—Qatar is positioning itself not just as a participant, but as a potential architect of tomorrow’s financial infrastructure. The Inaugural Digital Assets Policy Roundtable hosted by the Qatar Financial Centre in partnership with Global Stratalogues and Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), alongside the Qatar Economic Forum, industry experts gathered to discuss how to navigate the maze of…
Read More »The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) has emerged as one of the most promising applications of blockchain technology. As institutional interest grows, regulators around the world are moving quickly to provide legal clarity. In Dubai, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its Asset-Referenced Virtual Asset (ARVA) Issuance Rulebook – Category 1, offering a defined path for compliant asset-backed token issuance.…
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