Market Commentary
GCC Tokenization Market: 2026 Report
How big is the GCC tokenization market in 2026? Deal activity by country, flagship initiatives, demand drivers, and a 2026–2027 outlook.
Updated 14 min read
Asset Haus team
Omar Al-Farsi
Head of Legal (MENA)
15+ years of MENA corporate law. Licensed in UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Advises on GCC structuring and licensing.
Guides reviewed by Omar Al-Farsi
Review covers regulatory accuracy; these articles are not legal advice.
Jurisdictions & Licensing
Saudi Arabia Tokenization: CMA Rules & Market Entry
Saudi Arabia tokenization in 2026: CMA and SAMA rules, the FinTech Lab ExPermit path, REGA real estate pilots, and market-entry routes for sponsors.
Updated 13 min read
Jurisdictions & Licensing
ADGM vs DIFC for Tokenization: Which UAE Free Zone Is Right for Your Digital Asset Business?
ADGM or DIFC for tokenization? Compare FSRA and DFSA frameworks, token acceptance models, sandbox routes and which free zone suits RWA issuers.
Updated 9 min read
Jurisdictions & Licensing
Bahrain as a Base for Tokenized Securities: GCC Market Access Guide (2026)
Bahrain CBB rules for tokenized securities: investment firm categories, accredited investors, GCC fund passporting into Saudi Arabia, and UAE routes.
Updated 10 min read
Jurisdictions & Licensing
Dubai VARA License: Complete Requirements, Costs, and Timeline (2026)
VARA license requirements in Dubai: activity categories, paid-up capital, application and supervision fees and licensing stages, sourced to VARA rulebooks.
Updated 11 min read
Jurisdictions & Licensing
MENA Tokenization Regulations: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Complete Guide
MENA tokenization rules compared: VARA, ADGM, DIFC, Saudi CMA and Bahrain CBB, with what each regime covers and dated primary sources.
Updated 14 min read
Compliance & Structuring
ADGM SPV Tokenization: Roles and Boundaries
Use an ADGM SPV in tokenization without confusing a passive holding vehicle with an issuer, platform operator or financial-services permission.
13 min read
Jurisdictions & Licensing
ADGM Tokenization: Structures and Controls (2026)
Map ADGM tokenization from instrument and issuer to permissions, investor onboarding, custody, distribution and operating controls.
Updated 15 min read
Market Commentary
Dubai Real Estate Tokenization: Market Guide (2026)
Dubai real estate tokenization in 2026: the DLD title-deed pilot, VARA's ARVA rules, market projections, sponsor entry routes, and real risks.
12 min read