As part of its continued global expansion, Ripple is deepening its relationship with the United Arab Emirates.
The company’s delegation, headed by President Monica Long, engaged in high-level discussions with UAE officials during this week’s Dubai Fintech Summit, focusing on accelerating financial innovation and digital infrastructure development.
“We continue to be impressed by Dubai’s leadership as it emerges as one of the world’s leading hubs for digital assets,” Ripple said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Middle East Becomes Key Market for Ripple
Ripple’s regional presence has grown significantly since establishing its Dubai office in 2020, with the Middle East now representing 20% of Ripple’s global customer base.
Last year, Ripple took a major step by partnering with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The alliance with the DIFC Innovation Hub—home to more than 1,000 fintech startups, labs, VCs, and regulators—aims to accelerate blockchain adoption across the region.
“The partnership between Ripple and the DIFC Innovation Hub will provide a foundation to drive blockchain and crypto adoption among early-stage companies,” said CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
He added that it will also “enable greater adoption of XRPL as a leading blockchain in the region.”
Driving Innovation in the Gulf
Dubai has positioned itself as a forward-thinking fintech hub, attracting global blockchain firms with its pro-innovation regulatory environment and vision for a digital economy. Ripple’s strategic investments and partnerships are expected to play a critical role in shaping this financial transformation.
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