Dubai, April 30, 2025 — Blockchain infrastructure provider COTI has joined the newly established Saudi Arabia AI and Blockchain Centre (SAAIBC) as a founding member, the company announced during the Real-World Asset (RWA) Summit held in Dubai.
Officially introduced at a high-level discussion at the Burj Al Arab, the SAAIBC seeks to accelerate the adoption of blockchain and artificial intelligence technology throughout the MENA region and the larger African continent. In order to create forward-thinking legal frameworks and support tokenized economies in the area, the initiative aims to bring together infrastructure providers, investors, and regulators.
“COTI is thrilled to be a founding member of this groundbreaking initiative,” the company stated on social media, highlighting its commitment to supporting compliant, privacy-focused blockchain solutions and the growth of real-world asset (RWA) ecosystems.
Driving Innovation with Privacy and Compliance
COTI’s involvement in the SAAIBC underscores its ongoing mission to offer privacy-preserving blockchain infrastructure that meets regulatory requirements. Known for its expertise in confidential yet auditable digital solutions, COTI is working to dismantle institutional barriers to blockchain adoption through technologies that facilitate transparency and compliance.
“By bringing together infrastructure providers, including COTI, with investors, government officials, and businesses, we can trial meaningful projects with input from all relevant stakeholders—maximizing the chances of success,” said Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of COTI.
The company’s privacy technology is designed to support the tokenization of real-world assets such as commodities, lending instruments, and infrastructure projects. These assets are increasingly seen as a crucial link between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems.
A Strategic Fit Within Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 strategy, which seeks to establish the Kingdom as a global center for innovation, is closely aligned with the SAAIBC’s establishment. The Public Investment Fund’s $40 billion investment to AI development and Project Transcendence, a $100 billion project focused on developing AI infrastructure, fostering entrepreneurs, and enhancing data capabilities, are important pillars of this plan.
The RWA Summit brought together 40 high-level stakeholders from across the globe, including delegates from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Sierra Leone, France, and the UK. Collectively, participating investors represented nearly $500 billion in assets under management.
Discussions at the event centered around harmonizing regulatory policies with rapid technological progress, tackling tokenization challenges, and fostering trust between traditional and decentralized financial systems.
COTI’s Role in a Transformative Ecosystem
As a founding member, COTI is expected to play an active role in shaping blockchain and AI policy, contributing to infrastructure design for institutional-grade use cases across the region. The SAAIBC will serve as a real-world testing ground for projects blending AI and blockchain, supported by a diverse network of international partners.
With its deep focus on privacy and real-world utility, COTI is well-positioned to help bridge the gap between emerging technologies and practical, compliant applications across MENA and Africa.
