January 16, 2026

Mbank and Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi Partner to Drive AE Coin Payments Adoption in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, September, 2025 – Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi has signed a strategic partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank to offer AE Coin payments through AEC Wallet, the UAE’s first Central Bank-regulated stablecoin, to accelerate blockchain adoption and empower businesses and individuals with secure, regulated digital financial solutions.

By leveraging AE Coin’s stability-pegged to the UAE dirham and backed by the Central Bank-alongside Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi’s expertise in blockchain education, advisory, and ecosystem development, the partnership will provide a strong foundation for safe, transparent, and practical blockchain use cases.


Key objectives of the partnership include:

  • Driving adoption of stablecoin solutions in payments, remittances, and digital commerce.
  • Enabling seamless transactions for businesses and individuals through AEC Wallet.
  • Supporting blockchain education and capacity building in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
  • Promoting regulatory-compliant innovation, aligned with the UAE’s digital economy strategy.

“We are proud to join forces with Al Maryah Community Bank and AE Coin in advancing blockchain adoption across Abu Dhabi. This collaboration not only accelerates the integration of stablecoin solutions but also strengthens our mission to build knowledge, trust, and practical applications of blockchain in the UAE and beyond.”

Said Abdulla Al Dhaheri, Chief Executive Officer, The Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center.

“This partnership with Blockchain Centre Abu Dhabi demonstrates our commitment to extending the reach of AE Coin and AEC Wallet as trusted, regulated experiences for digital finance. Together, we are enabling businesses and individuals to experience blockchain innovation with the confidence of stability, security, and compliance.”

Said Mohammed Wassim Khayata, CEO of Al Maryah Community Bank.

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