The issuance of the Abu Dhabi government-supported stablecoin reflects its strategy to seize the high ground in digital finance. This type of stablecoin is directly regulated by the central bank, issued by local banks, and is pegged to the dirham at a 1:1 ratio, possessing compliance and stability advantages. This move has three objectives:

1. Strengthening the status of sovereign currency: Promoting the international use of the dirham through stablecoins, reducing dependence on the US dollar, echoing the UAE's recent push for 'de-dollarization';

2. Promoting the digital economy: As part of the 'Abu Dhabi Digital Strategy 2025-2027', facilitating the modernization of government services and improving cross-border payment efficiency;

3. Competing for industry discourse power: In the global competition of stablecoins (such as USDT, USDC), attracting institutional cooperation with sovereign endorsement and a strict regulatory framework (such as independent management of reserves) to solidify its position as a regional financial center.

The risk lies in balancing regulatory strength with market innovation, but in the short term, this is a key move for the UAE's transformation into a 'Blockchain + AI' economy.