Open World Starts Saudi Arabia’s First Asset Tokenization Center for Vision 2030
In a key change for the Middle East’s digital asset scene, Open World Ltd.—a blockchain company with a strong history—has opened Saudi Arabia’s first center to tokenize real assets. The center sits in Al Khobar. It works under local rules and backs Vision 2030 plans to build a strong global financial base.
A Strategic Step for Vision 2030
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 aims to widen the economy and boost financial rules. At its core is a new digital economy that mixes blockchain work and new ways to invest. Open World’s center helps these aims by letting state, company, and bank clients turn real assets into digital tokens by following local law.
Matt Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Open World, said, "Saudi Arabia now leads global talks on using digital assets for national needs. By placing our center in Al Khobar, we join with local partners under local rules. Our system meets the Kingdom’s strict data and safety needs."
Turning Tangible Assets into Digital Tokens
The center will work on turning many tangible assets into tokens. These include energy systems, carbon credits from cutting emissions, buildings, government bonds, and soon, regulated stablecoins. Each digital token comes from Open World’s national token system. This system began in December 2025 with Abstract. It meets the strict rules seen in the local bank (SAMA) and the market authority (CMA).
By shifting long-held, often local assets into digital tokens, the center lets Saudi groups and the state reach world markets. Investors around the globe may get access to these tokens. They are made to follow the nation’s laws while boosting trust and fast deals.
A Key Site and Economic Impact
The center is in Al Khobar in the Eastern Province. This area hosts big names like Saudi Aramco, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and Dhahran Techno Valley. The region has many energy assets and good tech work. Dr. Salman Salem Al Khaldi from the local commerce group said, "Using Al Khobar for this center marks a strong step in our digital change and fits the Vision 2030 aim to grow our money systems and move away from old energy trades."
The work also keeps data local and uses strong security measures. This meets high standards and shows the country’s push for local control in the digital era.
Future Steps: Pilot Projects and Growth
The center will run fully by 2026. Early tests plan to try token setups for energy work, real estate funds, and verifying stored carbon credits on the chain. These pilots will prove the idea and build a path for wider use of digital tokens in Saudi money systems.
Transition to Public Markets
This work comes as Open World plans a merger with VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME). The new company will aim to lead in digital assets and token systems that reach public markets. This union shows growing trust and interest in firms that turn real assets into digital tokens.
Conclusion
Open World’s center marks a key step in moving old assets into the new digital money era. It fits with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and sets a new mark for how blockchain can work with local rules to craft fresh money systems. As the center starts its work, it may change old ideas on investment while boosting the Kingdom’s role in regional finance.
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