Mbank and AE Coin unite to launch UAE’s 1st regulated stablecoin

Mbank Partners with AE Coin
Officials during the signing ceremony | Cropped by GBN
By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Official Reporter
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Mbank has teamed up with AE Coin to become the first entity in the United Arab Emirates to offer the region’s first regulated stablecoin.

Through AEC Wallet, powered by Mbank, customers will be able to purchase AE Coin and make secure, stable virtual financial transactions.

In line with the Central Bank of the UAE’s digital payment token services framework and the government’s future-oriented vision, this new strategic partnership aims to revolutionize Mbank’s suite of financial services, offering its customers an unparalleled secure, stable, and efficient payment experience that will redefine the future of the digital economy.

AE Coin is the first stablecoin of its kind, designed to provide secure, stable, and fully regulated transactions. With a focus on stability, scalability, and efficiency, AE Coin enables fast, low-cost transactions, all while operating under the regulatory oversight of the Central Bank of the UAE, adhering to the highest standards of security and compliance in digital finance. It combines the reliability of fiat-backed stability with the agility of blockchain technology, ensuring that each coin is fully supported by Dirham.

Mr. Mohammed Wassim Khayata_Mbank_FAB partnership
Mohammed Wassim Khayata
CEO – Mbank

“We are very proud to be the first entity to make AE Coin available as a digital currency, integrate it in our system, and offer our customers, whether individuals or businesses, a new era of transparent, cost-effective financial services where they can use AE Coin’s stable and regulated currency for easy, instant, and secure payments. By being a vessel for AE Coin, we are fostering economic growth, providing individuals and businesses with new opportunities to thrive in the digital economy, and making financial services more accessible to everyone.”

Through Mbank, Retail and Corporate Customers can open an AEC Wallet account and enjoy seamless, instantaneous, hassle-free AE Coin transactions with minimal fees, compared to that of traditional banking.

Ramez Rafeek, General Manager of AE Coin, stated that, “We are very pleased to partner with Mbank as it makes AE Coin available as a digital currency and integrates it into its system, redefining the way customers engage with money in the digital world.”

“AE Coin harnesses the speed and efficiency of blockchain technology, facilitating instant, secure, and cost-effective transactions. It simplifies domestic transfers, making financial transactions faster and more efficient. In a rapidly evolving digital world, AE Coin sets the standard for trust, security, and innovation in digital currency,” Rafeek added.

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