#AbuDhabiStablecoin
- A coalition between three major Emirati institutions: "The Holding" (ADQ), International Holding Company (IHC), and (First Abu Dhabi Bank) (the largest bank in the UAE).
2. Objective:
- To enhance the digital infrastructure of the UAE and facilitate local and global payments via blockchain technology.
3. Features:
- Backed by the UAE Dirham and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE.
- Designed to support daily uses for individuals and businesses, as well as advanced transactions such as machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and artificial intelligence.
- Based on a locally developed blockchain network by the Emirati institution "ADI".
4. Expected Impact:
- Increased liquidity in the UAE financial system.
- Establishing the UAE's position as a leading global center for financial innovation and technology.
5. Timeline:
- The currency will be issued after completing regulatory approvals from the Central Bank.
#Why is it considered significant?
- It is the first Arab stablecoin backed by a national currency, which enhances trust in digital assets and reduces reliance on the dollar in transactions.
- It supports the UAE's vision of building an inclusive digital economy, especially as it aims to attract global fintech companies like "Binance".