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Solana Secures Dubai VARA Partnership, Eyes Crypto Growth in MENA

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Qadir AK and Zafar Naik and Zameer Attar

Solana just landed a major partnership in the Middle East but the market’s reaction has been well… dull. 

On Tuesday, the Solana Foundation announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), a move that signals deeper regional ambitions and long-term infrastructure plans. Still, Solana (SOL) barely budged, trading around $160 despite the strategic implications.

Here’s a deeper dive. 

A Power Move in the MENA Region

This MOI sets the stage for tangible initiatives in Dubai, including talent development programs, data-sharing efforts, workshops, and advisory sessions – all building toward a Solana Economic Zone in the city.

“This partnership helps Solana founders plug directly into that momentum,” the foundation shared on X.

Dubai has made its plans known to become a global Web3 leader, and Solana is clearly aiming to be part of that infrastructure.

Big Money Backs the Blockchain

That’s not it, though. Earlier on Monday, NewGenIVF Group Limited, a fertility services provider based in Asia, revealed it would be investing $30 million into Solana staking – a massive leap from its initial $1 million Bitcoin buy in December 2024.

“The decision to scale our investment from our initial $1 million Bitcoin position to this substantial $30 million Solana commitment reflects our growing conviction in digital assets as a legitimate asset class,” said Siu Wing Fung Alfred, Founder and CEO of NewGen.

It’s a surprising source, sure. While the timing may be coincidental, the back-to-back announcements paint a picture of rising institutional confidence in Solana. Love to see it. 

Technicals Paint a Cautious Picture

Despite the bullish headlines, SOL’s price action has been muted. The token broke below a key ascending trendline last week and dipped over 9%, settling at $157 over the weekend. At the time of writing, it hovers just below the 200-day EMA at $163.22, a critical resistance zone.

Technical indicators remain cautious – RSI sits at 45, below neutral, and the MACD shows a bearish crossover. If the 200-day EMA holds, SOL could revisit its May 6 low of $141.41. But if bulls reclaim $163.22, a push toward $184.13 is back on the table.

The Big Picture: A Long Game in Motion!

Solana’s push into Dubai is about embedding itself into the foundations of global Web3 policy and infrastructure. Add in major capital inflows like NewGenIVF’s staking commitment, and the long-term narrative for SOL continues to build.

Whether or not the charts catch up in the short term, Solana is clearly positioning for something bigger. We’ll be here to tell you all about it. 

FAQs

What is Solana’s partnership with Dubai’s VARA about?

Solana signed an MOU with Dubai’s VARA to build Web3 infrastructure and develop the Solana Economic Zone in Dubai.

What are Solana’s long-term goals in the Middle East?

Solana aims to embed itself in Dubai’s Web3 ecosystem, supporting digital infrastructure and policy growth.

Qadir AK and Zafar Naik and Zameer Attar

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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