DigiShares Takes RWA Tokenisation to Saudi Arabia Targeting Real Estate and Private Credit Markets

While much of the tokenisation debate plays out in London, New York, and Brussels, a quieter but increasingly consequential shift is continuing across the Gulf and this week, DigiShares, one of the world's most active RWA tokenisation platforms, confirmed it is heading to Riyadh.

DigiShares in the Gulf

The company announced that CEO Claus Skaaning, will participate in an RWA tokenisation masterclass in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday 6 May 2026 where the programme will cover three core topics: legal readiness for RWA tokenisation in the Gulf, asset classification under emerging Saudi frameworks, and the near-term market direction for institutional digital assets in the region.

Why Saudi Arabia, Why Now

The timing is not coincidental. Just days earlier, Dubai RWA Week 2026 drew hundreds of institutional participants from across the Middle East and Asia, the Gulf establishing itself as one of the most active early-adopter regions for tokenised assets globally.

Saudi Arabia occupies a distinct position within that picture. Vision 2030, the Kingdom's long-term economic transformation programme, has explicitly identified the digitalisation of financial markets as a strategic priority. The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has been developing its framework for digital securities, and a small number of pilot tokenisation projects have already been completed.

For tokenisation platforms at this time, the Saudi market appears to offer a combination of regulatory appetite for innovation, substantial pools of institutional and sovereign capital, and a mandate from the highest levels of the government to modernise financial infrastructure.

Global Expansion?

DigiShares has built white-label tokenisation infrastructure for real estate, private equity, debt, and alternative assets, with deployments across Europe, North America, and, increasingly, the Middle East. Its platform enables asset owners to issue compliant tokenised securities, manage investor onboarding and KYC, and administer ongoing corporate actions.

The Riyadh programme is part of a broader pattern of platform activity across the Gulf. DroppRWA, Securitize, Archax, and several other established platforms have made similar moves into the region over the past 18 months. The common thread: as UAE and Saudi regulators mature their frameworks, the Gulf is becoming a meaningful early-mover market for tokenised real estate, infrastructure, and alternative finance structures.

The Lesson for UK Founders

For UK founders and investors watching the tokenisation space, the Gulf offers an instructive parallel. Markets that start by "exploring tokenisation" can move to "deploying capital" faster than expected once regulatory clarity and institutional appetite align — as Dubai demonstrated between 2022 and 2025.

The Saudi trajectory suggests a similar pattern may be underway. Platforms and advisers who establish relationships and reputation in the market now will be well-positioned when the volume begins to flow.

Key Takeaways

• DigiShares CEO Claus Skanning to participate in RWA tokenisation masterclass in Riyadh

• The event covers legal readiness, asset classification, and Gulf market direction for institutional digital assets

• Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 includes financial market digitalisation as a strategic priority

• The Saudi CMA is developing a digital securities framework as pilot tokenisation projects ramp up

• The Gulf is emerging as a major early-adopter market for tokenised assets, particularly real estate and Islamic finance

• DigiShares joins a growing list of global platforms actively expanding into the Gulf region

Sources:

• EIN Presswire — Dubai RWA Week 2026: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/908414295/dubai-rwa-week-2026-the-institutional-era-of-tokenization-moves-to-the-middle-east

Disclaimer:

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. The regulatory treatment of tokenised assets and digital securities varies by jurisdiction and continues to evolve. Readers should seek independent professional advice before making any financial, legal, or regulatory decisions.