Saudi Ministry of Investment Signs 3 MoUs at FII7

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih. SPA
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih. SPA
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Saudi Ministry of Investment Signs 3 MoUs at FII7

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih. SPA
The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih. SPA

The Saudi Ministry of Investment has signed three memoranda of understanding (MoU) in the fields of biotechnology, medicine, financial services, education and training on the sidelines of the seventh edition of the Future of Investment Initiative Conference.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih.

The MoUs related to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors aim to explore, develop, manufacture and market a range of potential new medicines in neurology, neuropsychiatry, specialized immunology and rare diseases.

The MoU of the financial services sector aims to provide an opportunity for investors to invest directly in key projects in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 and broader economic development initiatives in the Kingdom.

In the education and training sector, the MoU promotes cooperation in education at all levels and strengthens the capacity of teachers through professional development programs and investment in ancillary services.

With support from the Ministry of Investment, King Faisal Specialized Hospital and the Research Center have signed an MoU in entrepreneurship and innovation. Furthermore, AlMadar AlUla for Engineering Consultancy signed an MoU in the engineering consulting sector.

The Ministry of Investment is taking part in the exhibition accompanying the FII7 conference, highlighting aspects of the development of the business environment in the Kingdom to reflect the Kingdom's aspiration towards economic openness to attract investments, facilitate access for investors seeking investment opportunities, introduce investment opportunities and enhance investment sustainability in various sectors.



Dubai to Allow Residents Pay Government Services Using Cryptocurrency

Dubai’s Department of Finance signed on Monday a new MoU with global digital asset platform Crypto.com. WAM
Dubai’s Department of Finance signed on Monday a new MoU with global digital asset platform Crypto.com. WAM
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Dubai to Allow Residents Pay Government Services Using Cryptocurrency

Dubai’s Department of Finance signed on Monday a new MoU with global digital asset platform Crypto.com. WAM
Dubai’s Department of Finance signed on Monday a new MoU with global digital asset platform Crypto.com. WAM

Dubai is preparing to allow residents to pay for government services using cryptocurrency, signaling the emirate’s intent to support the Dubai Cashless Strategy.

On Monday, Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF) signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global digital asset platform Crypto.com, in the presence of Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Abdulrahman Al Saleh, Director General of DOF.

The initiative, formalized during the Dubai FinTech Summit, will enable seamless and secure payments for government services using stable cryptocurrencies, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for financial innovation.

Al Basti said that adopting secure cryptocurrency solutions within the Government of Dubai’s payment system reflects a proactive approach to anticipating future needs and responding to global economic and financial developments.

“We take great pride in Dubai Finance’s pivotal role in driving the Dubai Cashless Strategy and shaping a distinctive digital financial future,” said Al Saleh.

The Dubai Cashless Strategy aims to conduct more than 90% of financial transactions across both the public and private sectors through cashless methods by 2026.

“We underscore the significance of the MoU with Crypto.com in accelerating the strategy’s objective,” Al Saleh said.

President and COO of Crypto.com Eric Anziani said this initiative will enable the delivery of the first comprehensive and holistic Government-wide implementation of payment digitization.

Once the necessary technical arrangements for the agreement’s activation are finalized, individuals and businesses customers of government entities will be able to pay service fees seamlessly through Crypto.com's digital wallets.

The platform will securely convert these payments into Emirati dirhams and transfer them to Dubai Finance accounts, ensuring a streamlined, secure, and innovative payment framework.

The Dubai Cashless Strategy is expected to drive economic growth by adding at least 8 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion) annually to the economy, fueled by the development of a wide range of innovative financial technology services and the accelerated expansion of Dubai’s fintech sector.