UAE Machine Economy Freezone Launch
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are set to launch the world’s first Machine Economy Free Zone (MEFZ), a groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape the future of work and investment. This pioneering project, a machine economy freezone, backed by blockchain platform peaq, aims to foster a decentralized ecosystem where humans and robots collaborate, driving innovation in AI, and Web3 technologies. The MEFZ will focus on compliant tokenization and investment frameworks for autonomous robots and machines. This bold move will accelerate the adoption of decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) applications and offer sandboxes for machine-based startups.News Directory 3 is following this development. Pilot programs, including machine tokenization, will lower barriers to co-ownership. The UAE aims to become a global hub for machine economy innovation. Discover what’s next as this enterprising vision unfolds.
UAE to Host World’s First Machine Economy free Zone
Updated June 15, 2025
Abu dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates are preparing to launch the world’s first Machine Economy Free Zone (MEFZ). This initiative, backed by blockchain platform peaq and venture studio Pulsar Group, seeks to pioneer a decentralized ecosystem where humans and robots collaborate to create value, leveraging AI, machines, and Web3 technologies.
The Machine Economy Free Zone (MEFZ) is designed to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies, attract investment, and foster innovation through decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) applications. The MEFZ will focus on compliant tokenization and investment frameworks for autonomous robots and machines.
Physical and virtual sandboxes will enable founders to launch and scale machine-based applications and smart city technologies. The initiative also aims to connect top DePIN applications with institutional investors and support depin research and progress.
One of the initial innovations to be tested is a Machine Tokenization framework, which aims to lower the barrier for individuals to co-own high-cost robots. The MEFZ will also host a Universal Basic Ownership (UBO) pilot, distributing machine-generated profits to individuals affected by automation.
“peaq makes this transformation work for everyone — and the Emirates, as one of the most innovative nations in the world, is the perfect place to pilot this vision, setting a template and example for the rest of the world,” said Till Wendler, co-founder of peaq.
“By boldly bridging the physical and digital worlds through a decentralised, scalable, and sustainable layer-1 blockchain, peaq is laying the foundation for a new era of real-world connectivity and autonomy,” said Alyazi Al Khattal, CEO of Pulsar.
What’s next
The Machine Economy free Zone is expected to roll out pilot programs in the coming months, focusing on integrating AI and Web3 technologies to create a collaborative environment for humans and machines. The UAE aims to become a global hub for machine economy innovation.