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UAE opens first crypto-friendly gas stations

  • On May 8, 2025, Emarat and Crypto.com revealed a collaboration to introduce crypto payment options at ten of Emarat’s fuel stations in Dubai, with plans to extend the service across the UAE.
  • This initiative follows Emarat's strategy to enhance customer experience using digital finance amid the UAE's ambition to lead global crypto adoption.
  • The pilot includes integrating Crypto.com's platform at Emarat's Al Ameen Station on Al Wasl Road, which will be rebranded as Emarat x Crypto.com Service Station under Project Landmark.
  • President Mohammed al Hakim stated the collaboration aims to expand everyday uses of cryptocurrency, while Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi said the integration fits Emarat’s innovative technology strategy.
  • Following regulatory approval, the partnership plans gradual expansion across Emarat’s 155+ stations, positioning the UAE as a pioneer in retail crypto payments in the MENA region.
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Cryptopolitan broke the news in on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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