Ripple Expands UAE Presence, Establishes New Regional Headquarters for the Middle East and Africa

BlockBeats News, April 30 - According to official sources, blockchain enterprise solutions provider Ripple announced that it has officially launched its new Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional headquarters at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The new office will enable its regional team to double in size to meet the strong demand in the region for regulated blockchain payment and custody solutions.

Since establishing its Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional headquarters in Dubai in 2020, Ripple has seen the Middle East become a key part of its global customer base. The company has achieved several milestone advancements in the region. In March 2025, Ripple became the first blockchain payments service provider to receive a comprehensive license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). Most recently, its USD stablecoin RLUSD has also been approved by the DFSA, becoming a recognized crypto asset within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) for use by regulated firms.

Reece Merrick, Ripple's Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, stated that the new headquarters reflects the company's continued commitment to the Middle East growth trajectory. His Excellency Arif Amiri, CEO of the DIFC Authority, noted that Ripple's expansion demonstrates the leading global digital asset firm's confidence in Dubai as a blockchain technology hub. Ripple's existing clients in the region include Zand Bank, Ctrl Alt, Garanti BBVA, Absa Bank, and Chipper Cash.