Real-World Asset-Backed Digital Assets: The question is no longer whether, but how? And who will lead the way?

Real-world asset-backed digital assets are no longer a global trend distant from the Saudi market; they have become a tangible economic trajectory driven by regulatory bodies and national institutions. In this article, we explore why major asset owners are embracing this model, the importance of data sovereignty in the Saudi context, and how the Kingdom can transform from a local market into a global hub for managing these assets.