COTI, a blockchain-focused fintech company known for its privacy-enhancing solutions, has officially joined the Saudi Arabia AI and Blockchain Centre (SAAIBC), a newly launched initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Africa. This collaboration reflects a broader vision to reshape regional economies through advanced digital innovations, particularly in the tokenization of real-world assets.
Driving Vision 2030 With Blockchain
The establishment of SAAIBC represents a collaborative effort by government officials, technology innovators, and financial leaders to align strategic ambitions with practical implementation. The goal is to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (Web3) by building a compliant and privacy-oriented digital infrastructure. COTI’s role in this ecosystem is pivotal, positioning the company as a key contributor to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy.
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 outlines a sweeping national transformation, backed by a projected $100+ billion strategy to place the Kingdom as a global leader in AI. The country’s AI market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46.6%, potentially reaching a value of $61.85 billion by 2033. In support of this vision, COTI offers privacy-centric blockchain technology designed to enable confidential, auditable, and regulation-compliant transactions, thereby addressing one of the most pressing challenges in institutional blockchain adoption.
A Milestone Event in Dubai
COTI’s participation in SAAIBC was formally recognized during the Dubai Summit for Real-World Assets, held at the prestigious Burj Al Arab. The summit served as a launchpad for the Centre, gathering influential government representatives and major investors who collectively oversee assets under management (AUM) worth half a trillion dollars. Discussions at the summit centered on asset tokenization strategies and the pursuit of regulatory clarity to unlock further investment and innovation.
COTI’s technology is positioned as a foundational layer in the emerging tokenized economy, which spans sectors such as commodities, lending, and infrastructure. By enabling secure and privacy-respecting digital interactions, COTI is helping to facilitate the multi-trillion-dollar opportunity linked to tokenizing real-world assets.
A Regional Blockchain Policy Influencer
According to COTI’s leadership, the collaboration with SAAIBC is seen as a rare opportunity to influence blockchain policy and infrastructure development across Africa and the MENA region. The company believes its involvement in this formative phase will enable the creation of impactful projects that are shaped by input from a wide array of stakeholders.
The firm has emphasized its desire to work alongside professionals from regulatory, governmental, legal, entrepreneurial, and investment sectors. By encouraging cross-sector participation, COTI aims to maximize the likelihood of long-term success for initiatives developed within the SAAIBC framework.
COTI’s broader mission continues to focus on solving institutional challenges tied to privacy, compliance, and interoperability. As part of the Centre, it will continue to develop tools and infrastructure that not only address these issues but also scale to support the evolving demands of both Web2 and Web3 economies.
In joining the Saudi Arabia AI and Blockchain Centre, COTI has taken a significant step toward influencing the digital future of the MENA and African regions—laying the groundwork for secure, compliant, and scalable blockchain ecosystems in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s national digital transformation goals.
