#AbuDhabiStablecoin

Abu Dhabi's stablecoin project is a collaboration between three major institutions: ADQ (Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and International Holding Company (IHC). Here's what you need to know:

Key Features

- *Dirham-Backed Stablecoin*: The stablecoin will be pegged to the UAE dirham and regulated by the UAE's central bank, ensuring a stable and secure digital transaction tool.

- *Blockchain Technology*: It will operate on the ADI blockchain, developed by the ADI Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing blockchain technology in financial systems and governments.

- *Use Cases*: The stablecoin aims to support various digital scenarios, including machine-to-machine and artificial intelligence transactions, making it a versatile tool for payments and large-scale transactions .

Goals and Benefits

- *Digital Infrastructure*: The project seeks to strengthen the UAE's digital infrastructure and position the country at the forefront of global fintech innovation.

- *Economic Growth*: By modernizing payment systems and supporting diversifying economic pillars, the stablecoin project aims to attract global fintech talent to the Gulf nation.

- *Institutional Adoption*: The partnership demonstrates Abu Dhabi's commitment to digital finance and its ambition to dominate the global digital finance ecosystem .

Partners Involved

- *ADQ*: A sovereign wealth fund established in 2018, focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains.

- *IHC*: One of the UAE's largest investment firms, with a market value of over $243 billion.

- *FAB*: The largest bank in the UAE, formed in 2017 through a merger between First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi .