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WEB3

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Intelligence for blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, tokenization & digital assets in Saudi Arabia. Vision 2030 meets decentralization.

154%
Crypto Growth YoY
$50M
NEOM → Animoca
280+
Fintech Firms
10K+
GBS Attendees

The Landscape

Web3 Verticals

Every sector of Saudi Arabia's emerging Web3 ecosystem.

⚡
DeFi & Digital Finance
Stablecoin regulation under SAMA + CMA. 79% electronic payments. Fintech Saudi 280+ firms. Takadao Shariah-compliant DeFi.
🏛
Regulation & Policy
Crypto grey area. SAMA sandbox active. CMA token licensing. Staged legalization 2026-2027. Al-Zahrani leads CBDC.
🎮
Gaming & Metaverse
NEOM $50M in Animoca. XVRS $1.5T metaverse. Savvy Games $38B. The Sandbox MoU.
🔗
Infrastructure & CBDC
Project Aber — CBDC with UAE via BIS mBridge. KACST Web3 hub. Blockchain registrations +51% to 4,005.
🖼
NFTs & Digital Assets
Saudi Tourism Authority NFT souvenirs. Riyadh Season NFT passes. DGA NFT report. WASA creator economy.
🏗
Tokenization & RWA
Real estate, oil, gov securities. Healthcare blockchain $219M→$4.6B. Vision 2030 digital push.
🚀
Startups & Accelerators
FutureSpark (Outlier Ventures+NEOM). Adaverse first Web3 VC. CODE by MCIT.
🏦
Sovereign Capital
PIF's Sanabil ~$2B/yr. a16z, Polychain, Craft Ventures. 40+ VCs.
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Events & Community
ETH Riyadh, GBS 10K+, Web3 Summit, WASA.

Live Metrics

Web3 Tracker

Key data across Saudi blockchain & digital assets.

Crypto Growth
154%
YoY 2022-2024 — fastest MENA
Fintech Firms
280+
Fintech Saudi
NEOM → Animoca
$50M
Web3 + gaming
Blockchain Registrations
4,005
+51% YoY
ICT Market 2025
$54.9B
→ $82.5B by 2030
E-Payments
79%
Retail — SAMA
Stablecoin Regulation
2026-27
SAMA + CMA
Healthcare Blockchain
$219M
→ $4.6B 2030

Intelligence Feed

Latest Signals

Regulation, funding, events & ecosystem moves.

Feb 2026Global Blockchain Show Riyadh 2026 — 10K+ Attendees, 250+ SpeakersEventGBS Feb 2026ETH Riyadh 2026 — Ethereum Symposium at Al Yamamah UniversityEventETH Riyadh Feb 2025WASA Launches — Sandbox, Animoca, Outlier Ventures Unite for Saudi Web3AllianceWASA Feb 2025Adaverse + MCIT Partner to Accelerate Web3 in Saudi ArabiaVCAdaverse Nov 2025Minister Al-Hogail Confirms Regulated Stablecoins Under SAMA + CMARegulationAl Arabiya Jan 2025NEOM + NTDP Launch FutureSpark — Saudi's First Web3 AcceleratorInfraNEOM Jul 2024SAMA Appoints Al-Zahrani as Virtual Assets & CBDC LeadRegulationSAMA Oct 2023NEOM Proposes $50M in Animoca Brands for Web3GamingBlockworks Apr 2023PIF's Sanabil Backs 40+ US VCs — a16z, Polychain, CraftVCBlockworks

The Network

Who's Building

44 players across government, VCs, protocols, exchanges, banks & events.

🏛Government & Regulators
SAMACMAMCITSDAIAVision 2030KACSTFintech Saudi
💰Sovereign Funds & VCs
PIF / SanabilNEOMAdaversea16zPolychainCraft Ventures500 GlobalTechstars
🌐Alliances & Accelerators
WASAOutlier VenturesAnimoca BrandsThe SandboxSavvy Games
⛓Protocols & Infrastructure
EthereumPolygonTRONCardanoVeChainMantleSolanaArbitrum
🔄Exchanges & Custody
BinanceBybitFireblocksChainalysis
🏦Banks & Enterprise
Al Rajhi BankSNBSABstcAramco
🎯Startups & Builders
TakadaoHackQuestBlockchain Cloud
📅Events
ETH RiyadhGBS RiyadhWeb3 Summit KSACryptonite

Common Questions

FAQ

Sources: SAMA, CMA, verified reporting.

Is crypto legal in Saudi Arabia?+

Grey area. SAMA/CMA declared crypto illegal 2018, but individual ownership not banned. Stablecoin regulation expected 2026-2027.

What is Project Aber?+

Joint CBDC between SAMA and UAE central bank (2019), testing cross-border blockchain payments via BIS mBridge.

What is WASA?+

Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia — unites The Sandbox, Animoca Brands, Outlier Ventures to accelerate Web3 under Vision 2030.

What Web3 events in Riyadh?+

ETH Riyadh, Global Blockchain Show (10K+), Web3 Summit KSA, Outer Edge, Global AI Show.

Non-Affiliation & Disclaimer

riyadhweb3.com is independently operated. NOT affiliated with the Saudi Government, SAMA, CMA, NEOM, PIF, or any government entity.

Not Professional Advice. Nothing here = legal, financial, or investment advice. Crypto carries significant risk.

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Official Saudi Resources

vision2030.gov.sa · sama.gov.sa · cma.org.sa · mcit.gov.sa · neom.com · pif.gov.sa

Contact

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Last updated: February 13, 2026.

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