du has introduced cryptocurrency as a new payment option, allowing customers to pay their bills using digital currencies. In addition to Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and debit/credit cards, this new feature marks du’s commitment to integrating innovative digital payment solutions into its services.
Metalpha Technology has partnered with Gewan Holding and Zodia Markets to establish ZMG7, a joint venture aimed at expanding digital asset services in the Middle East. With backing from Standard Chartered, the venture will leverage UAE’s regulatory advantages and institutional demand to drive growth in digital asset trading and wealth management.
BIBF’s Blockchain Academy offers Bahrain’s first professional blockchain certification, aimed at filling skill gaps in the financial sector. The five-day program focuses on blockchain development, implementation, and strategy, helping Bahrain become a hub for blockchain talent and innovation.
KLK Foundation has partnered with Mystiko Network to integrate Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology into blockchain, aiming to solve scalability and interoperability challenges. This collaboration is backed by investors like Sequoia Capital and Samsung Next, positioning both companies to drive major advancements in the Web3 space and decentralized finance.
DAMAC Group has partnered with blockchain platform MANTRA to tokenize over $1 billion in assets, including real estate and hospitality. This collaboration aims to revolutionize investment opportunities in the UAE by offering fractional ownership and easy trading through blockchain technology, positioning Dubai as a hub for digital asset investment.
Sigma Capital has launched a $100 million fund to invest in web3 sectors, focusing on decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, gaming, and the metaverse. The firm aims to invest in 100 early-stage startups and 25 liquid tokens over three years, optimizing portfolio performance and supporting emerging web3 innovations.
Outlier Ventures has unveiled its “Post Web Thesis,” predicting a shift to a decentralized internet powered by AI and blockchain. The Post Web will focus on an “intention economy,” where AI agents perform tasks for users, simplifying the internet and transforming digital interactions. The Middle East is a key region for early adoption.
SettleMint and The Hashgraph Group have formed a strategic partnership within the Qatar Financial Centre’s Digital Assets Lab to drive the adoption of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and digital assets globally. This collaboration aims to foster innovation, improve accessibility, and contribute to Qatar’s digital economy goals.
Jordan has introduced a Blockchain Technology Policy for 2025, focusing on enhancing transparency, improving public services, and stimulating economic growth. The policy aims to streamline government functions, improve service efficiency, and support blockchain innovation, positioning Jordan as a leader in digital technologies and attracting international investment.
ZetaChain has partnered with stc Bahrain to advance blockchain adoption in the Middle East. As a key validator in the ZetaChain ecosystem, stc Bahrain aims to enhance cross-chain integration and support the growth of decentralized Web3 applications. The collaboration highlights the region’s commitment to driving blockchain innovation.
