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Bitcoin MENA 2025 will gather 12,000+ leaders as the UAE emerges as a global hub for Bitcoin, energy, and regulation.<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi, UAE \u2014 November 26, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 With more than 12,000 attendees expected, Bitcoin MENA is set to become one of the most important gatherings for Bitcoin, institutional capital, energy innovation, and regulatory leadership anywhere in the world. This December, the region\u2019s most powerful and influential voices will take the stage to share perspectives shaped by the UAE\u2019s rapid rise as a global centre for Bitcoin development, mining, sovereign adoption, and financial innovation.<\/p>\n

From regulatory pioneers to mining powerhouses to institutional Bitcoin strategists, this year\u2019s program reflects the depth of expertise now emerging from the Middle East \u2014 a region defined by significant wealth concentration, sovereign capital scale, advanced energy infrastructure, rapidly expanding Bitcoin mining operations, and a maturing digital-asset policy environment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe UAE \u2014 and Abu Dhabi in particular \u2014 has become the beating heart of Bitcoin\u2019s evolution for the entire MENA region,\u201d\u00a0said Brandon Green, CEO of BTC Inc.\u00a0\u201cWith unmatched regulatory clarity, world-class infrastructure, and a forward-thinking approach to innovation, Abu Dhabi is setting the pace for sovereign-level Bitcoin adoption. Bringing these influential regional leaders together on one stage reflects the momentum we\u2019re seeing \u2014 and the global significance of what\u2019s being built here.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeing remarkable interest and support from leaders across the region as Bitcoin MENA takes shape.\u201d\u00a0Ahmad Shaker, CEO of ADNEC Group went onto further emphasise:\u00a0\u201cWorking alongside BTC Inc, it\u2019s clear that more organisations and innovators are exploring how Bitcoin and next-generation infrastructure can play a role in their future strategies. This growing momentum is exactly why the event exists \u2014 to bring these conversations together in a meaningful and forward-looking way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regional heavyweights headlining this year\u2019s agenda<\/h3>\n
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  • H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti \u2014 Head of Cyber Security, United Arab Emirates Government; Chairman of the UAE Cyber Security Council.\u00a0<\/strong>Dr. Al Kuwaiti leads the UAE\u2019s national cyber-strategy, steering the country\u2019s transition into a trusted, secure digital hub. Under his leadership, the UAE aligned its infrastructure, policy, and institutional frameworks to tackle emerging threats and accelerate innovation in cloud, AI, data, and connectivity.<\/li>\n
  • Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & CEO, DMCC\u00a0<\/strong>Topic: Bitcoin\u2019s Role in Challenging Centralized Banking Systems A defining figure in Dubai\u2019s commodities and financial innovation ecosystem, Bin Sulayem will examine how Bitcoin fits into the UAE\u2019s broader strategy of financial independence and open capital flows.<\/li>\n
  • Abdulla Al Dhaheri, CEO, The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi<\/strong>\u00a0Fireside Chat with Michael Saylor and Bitcoin in the Portfolio of Nations<\/li>\n
  • Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO, Dubai Blockchain Center<\/strong>\u00a0Topic: The Past & Future of Bitcoin Adoption in the UAE A leading voice in Dubai\u2019s transformation into a global digital-asset jurisdiction. Al Dhaheri represents Abu Dhabi\u2019s sovereign-level focus on infrastructure, national strategy, and long-term institutional positioning for Bitcoin.<\/li>\n
  • Faisal Al Hammadi, Founder, Further<\/strong>\u00a0Topic: Why MENA Will Be a Hub for Bitcoin Mining: A look at the convergence of regional capital, energy strategy, and infrastructure investment.<\/li>\n
  • Ali Alnuaimi, Founder, Shafra<\/strong>\u00a0Topic: The Role of Bitcoin Mining In The Global Energy Transition: Explore how Bitcoin mining can strengthen energy grids, unlock stranded or underutilized power, and accelerate the region\u2019s shift toward more efficient and sustainable energy systems.<\/li>\n
  • Irina Heaver, Founding Partner, NeosLegal<\/strong>\u00a0Topics: Regulatory Renaissance in the UAE; Reshaping Your Sovereignty Stack One of the region\u2019s most recognised legal authorities will break down how the UAE\u2019s regulatory framework is shaping a new era of financial sovereignty.<\/li>\n
  • Henson Orser, CEO, Soter Insure (Former CEO, VARA)\u00a0<\/strong>Topic: Protecting Your Stack \u2014 Bitcoin Insurance Coverage A seminal figure in Dubai\u2019s regulatory evolution brings clarity to institutional-grade custody and insurance.<\/li>\n
  • Irene Gao, Bitmain Global Business Lead Bitmain\u00a0<\/strong>Keynote as a global mining leader, Gao brings unparalleled insight into hardware, scaling, and the energy-grid transformation accelerating across the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why Bitcoin MENA matters now<\/h3>\n

    The MENA region \u2014 and particularly the UAE \u2014 is becoming one of the most strategically significant geographies for global Bitcoin adoption:<\/p>\n

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    • The UAE is widely regarded as one of the world\u2019s highest-adoption markets for digital assets, with industry analyses estimating that more than 25% of residents actively own or use virtual assets.<\/li>\n
    • Across the GCC, family offices and sovereign wealth funds oversee well over $4 trillion in combined assets \u2014 a level of capital concentration that is increasingly influencing long-term institutional allocation toward Bitcoin.<\/li>\n
    • The Middle East is rapidly becoming an energy-aligned hub for Bitcoin mining, with multiple studies projecting the region could capture a significant share of global hashrate as power-grid optimisation, natural-gas utilisation, and renewable-energy investment accelerate.<\/li>\n
    • The UAE\u2019s clear and operational digital-asset regulatory framework \u2014 from licensing pathways to compliance standards \u2014 continues to attract global founders, miners, and institutional participants seeking stability and scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      This concentration of wealth, energy, and progressive policy makes the UAE uniquely positioned to shape Bitcoin\u2019s next chapter.<\/p>\n

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