Jessie A Ellis
Dec 19, 2025 02:44
Avalanche bolsters its MENA presence by establishing the DLT Foundation, forming key partnerships, and fostering innovation at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025.
Avalanche (AVAX) has significantly bolstered its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, utilizing the platform of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 to announce a series of strategic initiatives. According to Avax.network, these initiatives are set to enhance Avalanche’s role as a blockchain leader in the region.
Avalanche Foundation Deepens MENA Commitment
Central to these developments is the establishment of Avalanche’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundation within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This foundation provides a robust regulatory framework, facilitating the operation of Avalanche’s initiatives in a clear and trusted environment. The DLT Foundation is designed to accommodate Web3 organizations, offering regulatory certainty and clarity needed for scaling efforts while maintaining a decentralized ethos.
Hub71: Incubating Innovation
In collaboration with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, Avalanche completed the first private blockchain track. This initiative aims to connect UAE-based startups with the global Avalanche ecosystem, offering technical support, mentorship, and market access. Notable startups like FiatRails and Innovo are part of this initiative, leveraging Avalanche for infrastructure and financial solutions.
LuLu Financial Holding Partnership
A strategic partnership with LuLu Financial Holdings marks a significant milestone for Avalanche. LuLu Financial processed over $19 billion in remittances in 2024, and the partnership aims to build blockchain-native financial infrastructure on Avalanche. This includes programmable remittances and payments, with plans to launch a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 using AvaCloud by 2026.
Expanding Across Industries
Avalanche is also making strides in other sectors, partnering with Kitopi to bring its loyalty program on-chain. Additionally, SemiLiquid launched a Programmable Credit Protocol for automated institutional lending on Avalanche, showcasing its readiness for institutional-grade financial infrastructure.
Future Prospects
The announcements at ADFW 2025 signify more than individual partnerships; they represent a cohesive strategy for Avalanche’s expansion in MENA. With the ADGM foundation, enterprise engagements, and startup incubation, Avalanche is poised to bridge decentralized innovation with real-world adoption, cementing its role as a key player in the region’s digital economy.
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