Corporate Treasuries Set Their Sights on Bitcoin in the Middle East

Abu Dhabi, November 18, 2025 – On Monday 8 December 2025, from 10:00 to approximately 16:30 local time, the Bitcoin For Corporations Symposium will take place in the regional capital of Bitcoin, Abu Dhabi, as part of the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference.

Why This Matters

With publicly traded firms now holding more than 688,000 BTC on their balance sheets — a historic high and rising quarter-over-quarter. Bitcoin Magazine Corporate treasury strategy is evolving fast: businesses are increasingly treating Bitcoin not as speculative exposure, but as a strategic reserve asset. The MENA region, with its capital markets, sovereign-wealth structures and willingness to embrace innovation, is emerging as a competitive frontier for this shift.

Headline Speakers

Among the distinguished lineup of confirmed presenters: Michael Saylor – Strategy (global leader in corporate Bitcoin holdings) Mark Moss – Serial tech entrepreneur, VC investor and macro-Bitcoin educator George Mekhail – Managing Director, Bitcoin For Corporations Theresa Morrison – BlockSpaces, Inc. Javier Rodriguez‑Alarcon – XBTO

Also featured: Borja Martel Seward (Roxom), Stephan Livera (Stephan Livera Podcast), Phong Le (Strategy), Siddarth Bharwani (Jetking), Lennart Lopin (Byte Federal), Jeff Walton (Strive), Mason Foard (Méliuz), Andrew Webley (The Smarter Web Company).

“The Middle East is uniquely positioned to lead the next chapter of Bitcoin adoption. With its financial strength, appetite for innovation, and long-term investment mindset, the region understands what it means to preserve value across generations — and Bitcoin fits naturally into that story.” George Mekhail, Managing Director, Bitcoin For Corporations

“We are proud and delighted to support Bitcoin for Corporations as a key part of Bitcoin MENA 2025. This initiative builds on the region’s growing adoption of Bitcoin and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a hub for financial innovation. By offering a platform for global and regional leaders to collaborate, we’re helping advance meaningful dialogue and opportunities that strengthen the UAE’s and the regions role in shaping the future of digital finance and long term financial stability.” Ahmed Shaker, CEO Capital Events (Part of ADNEC Group)

What Will Delegates Learn

How forward-looking corporations are allocating significant capital into Bitcoin, across sectors and geographies.

A regional perspective: what it takes for MENA-based companies, family offices and treasuries to adopt Bitcoin — from policy and accounting frameworks, to custody and integration.

Actionable frameworks for CFOs, treasurers and board-level finance executives on how to transition from curiosity to strategic reserve asset.

Insights on the scale, pace and momentum of Bitcoin adoption by institutions — including data showing corporates absorbing Bitcoin at nearly four times the rate miners produce.

Details & Registration

Date: Monday, 8 December 2025 Time: 10:00–16:30 (local time TBC) Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (ADNEC CENTER ABU DHABI) Website: mena.b.tc

Note: Event date/time subject to final confirmation. Please refer to the official website at mena.b.tc for updates.

About Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC)

Bitcoin for Corporations is BTC Inc.’s flagship enterprise initiative, offering corporations the tools, frameworks, and relationships necessary to integrate Bitcoin into treasury and operations. BFC supports leading organizations with education, strategic guidance, and access to a growing network of aligned corporate executives, investors, and service providers. Learn more at: b.tc/corporations

About The Bitcoin Conference

The Bitcoin Conference, organised by BTC Media, the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, is a global event series, featuring notable industry speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and entertainment. These events serve as vital platforms for Bitcoin industry leaders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts to gather, network, and exchange ideas. The flagship event took place in 2025 in Las Vegas. Bitcoin 2026 is announced to be held in Las Vegas in April 2026. Its international events include Bitcoin Hong Kong (August 2026), Bitcoin Amsterdam (November 2025) and Bitcoin MENA (Abu Dhabi, December 2025).

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