The UAE has unveiled the world’s first free zone dedicated to the emerging “Machine Economy,” aiming to revolutionize how machines, AI, and decentralized technologies interact with the broader economy. This pioneering initiative is the result of a partnership between the blockchain platform peaq and Pulsar Group in Abu Dhabi.
Stretching across both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the free zone is designed as a real-world and digital innovation hub for machine-powered applications such as autonomous vehicles, AI systems, and smart infrastructure. It offers a supportive regulatory environment to attract startups and projects focused on smart cities, decentralized networks, and machine-to-machine (M2M) interactions.
A key feature of the zone is machine tokenization, which allows communities to invest in and own smart infrastructure through digital tokens. This concept supports a model of universal basic ownership, enabling local stakeholders to directly benefit from the economic value generated by these advanced technologies.
By combining advanced tech with inclusive economic models, the UAE is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of innovation-driven growth.
