Decoding Blockchain Security

7 Best Practices for a Resilient Future

Visionary government policies, massive digitisation projects, and a tech-savvy population have fueled blockchain efforts in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and the Middle East. Governments are investing significantly in blockchain to diversify their economies, improve public systems, and strengthen cybersecurity measures. The Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021 from the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 focus on using blockchain’s promise.

In finance, blockchain is bringing changes to how cross-border transactions work. The UAE started the Digital Currency Cross-Border Payment Pilot to lower costs and include more people in the financial system. In healthcare, blockchain plays a role in sharing patient records, like the National Unified Medical Record in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Logistics businesses are using blockchain to improve package tracking and reduce fraud. The energy field also benefits from blockchain, with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s work in the Green Energy Market being a clear example of this effort.

Blockchain adoption is expanding across government and industry, bringing new opportunities—and new security challenges. Our latest insights paper examines the evolving blockchain security landscape, regional regulatory developments, and seven best practices organisations can use to build resilient and secure blockchain solutions.