DroppRWA, a sister company of Web3 technology provider DroppGroup, has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer RAFAL Real Estate Co, to execute a Saudi Arabian pilot that would (RWA) tokenization real estate transaction. The pilot will serve as a national feasibility benchmark for the future of tokenized property markets in KSA.

The pilot built on blockchain and AI systems will allow Saudi citizens to have fractional ownership of high value real estate assets with amounts starting for as low as single-digit Riyals.

droppRWA will conduct a full feasibility study for property tokenization across RAFAL’s portfolio. A fully regulated proof-of-concept will be developed and executed, with RAFAL supplying live real estate assets for controlled transaction testing.

Faisal Al Monai, droppRWA co-founder and founder of DroppGroup stated, “This transaction marks a paradigm shift. Around the world, we are witnessing the greatest digital transformation of the 21st century, the transformation of capital itself. The mission of this partnership positions Saudi Arabia at the forefront of programmable economies, with real-world impact for every citizen ,starting at just 1 Riyal,you can “own a piece of Vision 2030.”

Al Monai, added, ” For institutional and global capital, this will be a fully regulated pilot that provides a secure on-ramp for institutional-grade Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) into Saudi Arabia. It merges stablecoin liquidity with sovereign-grade infrastructure, bringing real-world assets onto the blockchain with trust, speed and scale.”

Elias Abousamra, CEO, RAFAL Real Estate, “At RAFAL, we have always believed that real estate should be both aspirational and accessible. This partnership with droppRWA is not just about technology – it’s about democratizing real estate investment and creating a global platform for foreign direct investment into the promising Saudi market. For the first time, a young Saudi can own a piece of a premium development with just a few Riyals. That’s a powerful idea. Together with our partners, we are proud to pioneer a new model of ownership that speaks to the inclusive and innovative spirit of Vision 2030.

DroppGroup offers an AI quantum resilient platform

In 2017, Faisal co-founded droppGroup, an enterprise Web3 and AI infrastructure company based in Miami, which was embedded in the Middle East’s digital transformation. droppGroup’s flagship product, droppOne, is an AI-native, quantum-resilient infrastructure platform designed for governments and enterprises to operate in a world where AI agents transact, identities are decentralized and economies no longer need intermediaries.

It has deployments spanning the governments of Saudi Arabia andQatar, Saudi Aramco, Cisco and Oracle, utilized for digital ID, AI agents negotiating real-time contracts, real world assets like energy being tokenized and national data rails stitched into smart city backbones.

At its core, droppOne enables a new kind of economy. Its architecture supports >500,000 TPS, seamlessly bridges on-premise enterprise environments with public blockchains. Every AI agent has a wallet. Every transaction is programmable. Every interaction – sovereign.

In 2023 Saudi oil giant Aramco entered a collaboration agreement with droppGroup, a US-based company with operational hubs in Canada and Saudi Arabia. The partnership entailed that Aramco and droppGroup work together on deploying the latter’s proprietary Web3 technology to support the Saudi Vision 2030 quality of life program. The companies worked to develop a range of innovative Web3 solutions to benefit Aramco employees, including an on-boarding and training ecosystem, a tokenized network, and a rewards program.

The partnership also intended to explore creating a global tokenised network connecting all Aramco stakeholders.

Recently Faisal Al Monai was at Aramco with Tether, the issuers of USDT. On LinkedIn he noted, “A great feeling representing droppGroup and Tether.io meeting with aramco – The digital economy is the future and the future is here. Real World Asset tokenization transforms today’s capital into tomorrow’s value and profit.”

UK, Ireland, and UAE based Ctrl Alt is the tokenization partner for Dubai Land Department aimed to tokenize real estate using XRP Ledger Blockchain. The initiative which is being carried out alongside VARA ( Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority), the Dubai Future Foundation, and PRYPCO seeks to tokenize real estate to develop the future of property investment in Dubai through fractional ownership.The initiative is projected to contribute to the growth of an AED 60 billion ($16 billion) tokenized real estate market by 2033, equivalent to 7% of Dubai’s total property transactions.

Ctrl Alt, is a B2B is a B2B infrastructure provider that makes structuring and investing in alternative asset classes efficient, cost-effective, and accessible. Launched in 2022 by Matt Ong (formerly of Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse) to open up access to the growing world of alternative assets, Ctrl Alt has since become the leading expert in the sector. Through Ctrl Alt, businesses can structure and distribute private equity, infrastructure, private credit, films and more. This is achieved via their sophisticated technology stack which includes tokenization, that streamlines existing investment structures.

The Ctrl Alt team is composed of financial and product experts including alumni from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS and Revolut.

As the designated tokenization provider for the project, The DLD and Ctrl Alt have worked closely together on the development of a secure and compliant tokenization framework, focusing on structuring, minting and placing real estate title deed tokens on-chain. The XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized layer 1 blockchain renowned for its decade-long reliability and stability in tokenizing and exchanging digital and real-world assets, has been selected as the blockchain of choice for the project.

Additionally, Ctrl Alt has integrated directly with the DLD to synchronize both digital and traditional real estate ledgers, ensuring coordination between the on-chain and the conventional property registration system. This enables a fully integrated and transparent tokenization process that aligns with local regulations and enhances investor confidence.

The project has been developed under the Real Estate Evolution Space Initiative (REES) and marks the first time in the Middle East that a government real estate registration authority has implemented a public blockchain-based tokenization of property title deeds. With this move, the DLD is leading the charge toward a more accessible, transparent and efficient real estate market, enabling fractional ownership, broadening investor participation and enhancing operational efficiency.

By leveraging native tokenization, ownership of real estate has been fractionalized, allowing multiple investors to co-own a single property. This is achieved through the PRYPCO Mint real estate platform, which is now live and allows investors to participate with a starting minimum investment of AED 2,000. EID holders are able to participate at mint.prypco.com.

Matt Ong, CEO and Founder, Ctrl Alt said, “We’ve been working closely with the DLD on this project for some time, and we’re delighted to be taking this major step together to bring real estate investment to a wider audience. As experts in the space, we are proud to create the tokenization infrastructure that enables DLD’s partners to offer fractional real estate to investors. Dubai’s leadership in embracing next-generation financial technologies is truly world-class and this project is a powerful signal of what’s to come. We’re thrilled to launch this pilot and continue building with DLD in the months ahead.”

UAE based Tokenscope, a compliance-first blockchain intelligence and RegTech company operating in ADGM Square, has partnered with DigiShares, a leading global provider of white-label tokenization platforms to advance compliant real estate tokenization in the UAE and globally.

As a licensed entity, Tokenscope aims to provide provide real-time monitoring, Know-Your-Transaction (KYT), and blockchain forensic tools for the Web3 economy.

Tokenscope will be using DigiShares’ white-label technology to tokenize real-world assets, starting with real estate. By leveraging DigiShares’ end-to-end tokenization infrastructure, Tokenscope will streamline the entire lifecycle of asset digitization.

Part of the partnership includes automated investor onboarding with integrated KYC/AML and KYT tech provided by Tokenscope Ltd, smart contract issuance of fractionalized shares, and a compliant secondary trading environment.

The platform will make it significantly easier for property developers, real estate funds, and investors to participate in blockchain-powered real estate while ensuring full adherence to local and international compliance frameworks.

The partnership comes at a pivotal time as the UAE’s real estate sector undergoes a digital transformation fueled by government innovation and trailblazing platforms like Dubizzle, Property Finder, and Stake. With the Dubai Land Department (DLD) preparing to tokenize property title deeds, Tokenscope and DigiShares are positioned to offer a compliant and scalable infrastructure that aligns with these visionary initiatives.

Their first project will focus on tokenizing premium real estate assets in the UAE, enabling fractional ownership and enhanced liquidity in what has traditionally been a highly illiquid market.

Claus Skaaning, Co-Founder and CEO of DigiShares, commented on the partnership, “We’re incredibly proud to support Tokenscope’s mission of driving secure and compliant digital transformation in real estate. Their forward-thinking approach, combined with deep regulatory expertise, aligns perfectly with our vision. We are very excited about collaborating on the UAE real estate tokenization project and happy that they see our white-label platform as a perfect fit for their bold and transformative goals.”

Soheil Zabihi, Head of Strategy at Tokenscope, added, “We view DigiShares as one of the leading players in the fast-growing tokenization industry and look forward to collaborating. The UAE is leading the future. Our shared goal is to establish a robust, compliant, and scalable framework for tokenized real estate that can act as a catalyst for broader adoption of digital securities across the region. This partnership is not just about technology—it’s about building a more inclusive, transparent, and investor-friendly ecosystem that starts with real estate and expands to other asset classes.”

It is obvious that UAE MAG real estate developer who just announced a $3 billion tokenization deal with MultiBank Group, a financial derivatives institution in UAE, has dropped its previous agreement with Mantra Chain valued at $500 million.

The property assets MAG mention in their current announcement with MultiBank, and Mavryk, a Layer 1 blockchain tokenization infrastructure provider are the same as those they had previously mentioned with Mantra Chain.

In July 2024, MAG Group had announced that it would tokenize $500 million of RWA with Mantra Chain, the Layer 1 Blockchain tokenization platform, whose OM Token recently lost 90% of its value. At the time the press release noted that MAG would tokenize assets in tranches and would include residential projects such as Keturah Reserve, which is being built by MAG as well as the $75 million mega-mansion at ‘The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside’ development, where investors would earn yield through stablecoins and Mantra’s OM token.

Woo and Behold today MAG in its announcement with Multibank and Mavryk are tokenizing the same exact property assets. As noted in the press release, ” The partnership will bring MAG’s high-value real estate developments, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside, part of the Keturah Resort, and Keturah Reserve, onto the blockchain, making them available to global investors via MultiBank.io’s fully regulated RWA marketplace. Once launched, holders of the RWA assets will be able to earn yield distributed daily on the MultiBank.io platform.”

There still might be remnants of the deal with Mantra Chain given that the current press release says that part of the Keturah Resort will be tokenized in the deal with MultiBank, which might leave some assets for the initial deal with MantraChain. Interestingly the new press release does not build on or mention the previous agreement with Mantra Chain.

The release goes on to note that the $MBG token will power access, staking, fee payments, and platform engagement, positioning it as the infrastructure layer behind institutional-grade digital asset offerings.

Each entity will play their role. MAG will provide its premium real estate inventory for tokenization, while Mavryk will deliver the blockchain infrastructure to support on-chain asset issuance and DeFi integrations,while MultiBank Group will oversee regulatory compliance, secondary market liquidity, and platform governance.

Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, Senior Executive Vice Chairman of MAG, said, “At MAG, we have always been driven by excellence and a passion for shaping the property landscape of tomorrow. Partnering with MultiBank Group marks a milestone in broadening access to high-value developments and unlocking liquidity via blockchain.”

“This isn’t just a real estate deal, it is a flagship use case for the $MBG token. By enabling seamless access to $3B in tokenized property, MultiBank becomes the bridge between regulated finance and next-generation investment infrastructure.” said Zak Taher, Founder and CEO of MultiBank.io.

The platform is built to scale up to $10 billion in assets, setting the stage for a new era of programmable ownership and compliant digital investing, with $MBG at its foundation.

At the end of 2024, MAG Group Holding’s portfolio of current and under development projects across its different real estate subsidiaries has reached AED 43.7 billion ($11.9 billion).

Brikyland Technologies, a blockchain-based real estate tokenization platform, and Abu Dhabi based Inovartic Investments, an innovation and technologies driven investment firm, have signed joint venture partnership aimed at jointly exploring, developing, and implementing tokenized real estate and green asset backed investment technologies in UAE. The venture is expected to roll out projects in key real estate developments and green asset backed initiatives across the UAE, with further announcements to follow in the coming months.

As per the press release, the collaboration is set to leverage blockchain, smart contract infrastructure, and digital asset frameworks to unlock new models of fractional ownership, liquidity, and transparency in the real estate and sustainable investment space. The joint venture will operate in full compliance with ADGM’s evolving regulatory environment governing virtual assets and digital finance.

The two parties seek to develop a UAE based tokenization platform for premium real estate and green assets that will enable compliant fractional ownership structures using blockchain and smart contracts. They will also work to introduce innovative investment vehicles aligned with ESG principles and sustainability mandates and collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with national digital asset policies.

The agreement follows the UAE–Vietnam Business Forum held on April 10, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, where both entities reaffirmed their commitment to advancing technology cooperation. This partnership reflects that vision by strengthening cross-border collaboration in emerging technologies and green finance.

“This partnership with Brikyland Technologies is a natural extension of our vision to drive the next generation of asset backed investment solutions rooted in transparency, sustainability, and technological advancement,” said Anwar Hussein, Managing Partner and Co Founder of Inovartic Investments. “Together, we are laying the foundation for a new era of real estate investment and green asset monetization in the UAE.”

Dr. Dang Ha Lam, Founder Chairman and CEO of Brikyland Technologies, added, “Our technology is designed to make real estate and green assets more accessible and tradable. Partnering with Inovartic opens up strategic opportunities to expand our footprint in the UAE with a focus on institutional grade solutions and compliance-first innovation.”

Saif Aldarmaki Chairman and Co Founder of Inovartic Investments, also noted that the partnership reflects the share commitment to advancing cross-border innovation and sustainable investment. He notes, “By integrating Brikyland’s blockchain technology, we aim to pioneer next-generation asset-backed financial solutions that align with the UAE’s digital economy vision and deepen our commercial ties with Vietnam.”

Founding Advisor of Brikyland Technologies Dr Phillip Thai Pham (BA MIT, Dr. Standford) commented, “We welcome this strategic joint venture as a timely and progressive step that aligns with Vietnam’s commitment to fostering global partnerships in innovation and sustainable development. The collaboration between Brickyland and Inovartic reflects the spirit of cooperation highlighted during the UAE–Vietnam Business Forum. We believe this initiative will open new investment channels, create high impact technological applications, and strengthen the economic bridge between our two nations.”

The UAE governmental entity, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has partnered with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to link the real estate registry to property tokenization through an advanced governance system. The collaboration aims to enable the fractional ownership of real estate assets, allowing a broader base of investors, particularly small investors, to enter Dubai’s real estate market. This contributes to greater economic inclusion and enhances the sector’s appeal to global investments.

This agreement follows the launch of the pilot phase of the “Real Estate Tokenization Project.” In line with the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenization Project for property title deeds. As per the announcement, the initiative, introduced under the Real Estate Innovation Initiative ‘REES,’ establishes DLD as the first real estate registration entity in the Middle East to implement tokenization on property title deeds. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) through SandBox Real Estate.

It was signed in the presence of Helal Saeed Almarri, Director-General of the Department of Economy and Tourism, and Marwan bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Land Department, alongside senior officials from both entities.

The project also supports the objectives of the “Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033” to grow real estate transaction volume to $272 billion equivalent to AED1 trillion, and contributes to the goals of the “Dubai Economic Agenda D33,” which seeks to double the emirate’s GDP over the next decade.

Helal Almarri affirmed that the agreement reflects the spirit of innovation and integration between Dubai’s government and digital sectors, noting that real estate tokenisation represents a qualitative leap toward a more inclusive and transparent investment model.

For his part, Marwan bin Ghalita highlighted the importance of this step in driving real estate innovation, attracting technology companies, and enhancing the sector’s digital infrastructure.

Serenity, a blockchain technology company specializing in secure digital finance solutions, has partnered with MTA Real Estate to develop a secure, blockchain-powered real estate investment portal targeting allowing for crypto to property purchases.

As per the press release, the initiative arrives amid growing momentum for real estate tokenization in the UAE. With growing institutional interest and clear regulatory support for blockchain-based asset infrastructure, the Dubai Land Department expects the market value for tokenized real estate to exceed $16 billion by 2033.

The portal, to be rolled out in phases, will allow qualified crypto users to explore select Dubai real estate listings, complete biometric-based KYC, and execute regulated crypto-to-property purchases through smart contracts. Also crypto buyers who purchase properties using this portal will be eligible for exclusive discounts, which brings in a valid commercial value proposition.

Serenity and MTA’s expertise will bring to market a full-technology stack serving as a blockchain window into property sourcing, transaction facilitation, and compliance with local real-estate regulations. 

“This partnership allows us to extend blockchain’s utility into tangible ‘real-world services’,” said Robert Boris Mofrad, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Serenity. “Dubai is already setting the pace on real estate tokenization – our goal is to operationalize that vision with compliant infrastructure that bridges Web3 and real-world ownership.”

Venket Naga, CEO of Serenity commented, “This agreement brings our ‘real-world services’ vision closer to reality,” said Venket Naga, Co-Founder and CEO of Serenity. “It’s about turning blockchain infrastructure into sustained, revenue-generating use cases – not just for Serenity, but for the entire Web3 ecosystem engaging with real-world assets.”

The platform’s KYC layer, built on Serenity’s decentralized identity protocol, will be integrated with the company’s sAxess biometric card, the world’s first fingerprint-authenticated blockchain multi function cold wallet card. Payments will be conducted through licensed intermediaries or accepted directly by developers that support crypto transactions. Off-plan purchases will be protected under the Dubai Land Department’s escrow framework, ensuring milestone-based fund releases and buyer safeguards.

At MTA Real Estate, we specialize in unlocking high-growth opportunities in Dubai’s real estate market – one of the most secure and lucrative in the world,” said Mohamed Taher Ali, Founder & CEO of MTA Real Estate. “This collaboration empowers crypto investors to diversify their portfolios with stable, income-generating assets backed by full regulatory transparency. Our goal is simple: bridge the gap between digital wealth and real-world property ownership through innovation, speed, and trust.

Serenity’s roadmap for the portal includes smart contracts for automated rent distribution, on-chain storage of ownership records with survivability and inheritance mechanisms, and future integration of DeFi-based mortgage tools. 

While the UAE Central Bank has made it clear that crypto cannot be used as a legal tender for the purchase of goods and services inside the country, while AED stablecoins can be, real estate investors and buyers can still utilize cryptocurrencies for real estate purchases with Klickl and IMKAN Properties which has 26 properties across two continents.

Klickl, the Web3 financial platform out of the UAE, will be able to help IMKAN offer international investors with secure, fast and flaxible options of alternative payments in high value sector such as real estate. Klickl will offer cryptocurrency payment processing system.

“Our collaboration with IMKAN aligns with our mission to extend the benefits of Web3 technologies into everyday business transactions,” said Michael Zhao, CEO of Klickl. “From cross-border remittances to real estate investments, digital currencies offer an unmatched level of convenience, transparency, and efficiency. By supporting IMKAN’s customers with both crypto payment acceptance and fiat conversion, we are creating a model that other real estate companies can adopt to attract a new generation of buyers.” He went on to say.

The collaboration will allow IMKAN to offer its clients the option of converting cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDT for use to invest in premium real estate . With these options, both local and international buyers gain greater flexibility, avoiding the complexities and delays that often come with cross-border bank conversions.

One of the key drivers behind this initiative is the increasing number of international investors in UAE real estate. The ability to use digital currencies for conversion will streamline transactions for overseas buyers, especially those in emerging markets or regions with less-developed banking infrastructure.

“Crypto is more than a payment method—it’s a financial tool that enables us to operate more efficiently across borders,” Zhao explained. “Our goal with IMKAN is to offer this technology to its customers in a way that enhances liquidity and supports business continuity, providing real estate developers with the financial stability they need to grow.”

Klickl’s platform will be offered seamlessly with IMKAN’s existing sales and payment systems. Buyers will experience a straightforward process where cryptocurrency payments can be made through a secure platform, and all necessary regulatory checks will be conducted automatically.

Klickl will ensure that all transactions are compliant with UAE regulations. From Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, the platform incorporates best-in-class security features to protect both IMKAN and its clients.

“We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance,” Zhao emphasized. “Every transaction will go through rigorous checks to ensure it meets regulatory standards, so our partners and their customers can transact with confidence.”

The long-term vision includes expanding the use of digital finance tools across IMKAN’s full range of projects, from luxury residential developments to large-scale commercial properties.

“The UAE is rapidly emerging as a major crypto hub driven by the region’s welcoming regulatory environment and its proactive approach to supporting the digital asset sector. As one of the nation’s leading real estate developers, IMKAN is proud to play a decisive role in revolutionizing real estate transactions by embracing cryptocurrency for property investments. Together with Klickl, we are helping to ensure that the UAE will remain a leader and not a follower in digital currency proliferation,” said Engineer Suwaidan Al Dhaheri, CEO of IMKAN Properties.

“This collaboration demonstrates how blockchain and digital assets can bring real value to traditional industries,” said Zhao. “It’s not just about following trends; it’s about using these technologies to solve real-world challenges and unlock new opportunities. We see the potential for this model to reshape not only real estate but also other sectors where high value transactions are common.”

UAE based MAG Group Holding a multinational consolidation of different companies and sectors, the group’s portfolio includes real estate, contracting & engineering, industrial & commercial trading, freight services, and hospitality will tokenize $500 million worth of real estate assets with UAE based Mantra a Blockchain Layer 1 RWA ( Real world assets) tokenization platform.

As per a press release, Mantra will tokenize real estate assets in several tranches, while investors will earn yields through stablecoin and OM Tokens. The first tranche will include a residential project, Keturah Reserve, which is being built by MAG in Meydan, Dubai.

The tranche will also package a $75 million mega-mansion at ‘The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside’ development.
Investors will earn yield through stablecoins and Mantra’s OM token.

They are expected to have receive yields of 8% from the stablecoins and be granted additional OM tokens.

In June, Zand Bank PJSC, the digital bank licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, and MANTRA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline the process of real-world asset tokenization, including the identification, listing and distribution of RWAs.

UAE regulated Laser Digital, Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary strategically invested in MANTRA Chain, and prior to that Mantra raised $11 million for real-world tokenization. While the firm is said to be in the final stages of securing licenses from Dubai’s crypto regulator VARA.

KSA based Tokenizerly, a Blockchain enabled fintech startup in asset tokenization, has partnered with Funding Turkey, a leader in real estate marketing and development to revolutionize the fund and real estate market through blockchain technology. As per the agreement tokenizerly will integrate its advance tokenization platform with Funding Turkey’s extensive real estate portfolio, creating a new paradigm in property investment and ownership.

As per the press release, Tokenizerly will provide its state-of-the-art tokenization technology and technical expertise to tokenize Funding Turkey’s fund and real estate assets.

Both parties will work to obtain the necessary licenses for issuing security tokens for funding real estate units not only in Turkey but across Funding Turkey’s global operations.

Haiyan Alsaiyed stated, “We are thrilled to partner with Funding Turkey, a company that shares our vision for innovation in real estate investment. Our technology will enable investors to engage with fund and real estate like never before, making investments more fractional, accessible, and efficient.”

Serkan Topktas remarked, “This partnership with Tokenizerly marks a significant milestone in our mission to embrace emerging technologies. By tokenizing our assets, we’re not just transforming the way people invest in fund and real estate but also ensuring a more secure and accessible market for investors worldwide.”

This is the second partnership Tokenizerly signs within the month of May. The first was with ParisAline, a global leader in invisible orthodontic treatments. The collaboration aims to revolutionize funding mechanisms in the healthcare sector through the use of advanced blockchain technologies.