- Blockchain Identity Management solutions are redefining identity verification and access management across major sectors in the Middle East and Africa, including banking, government, healthcare, telecom, and education. These platforms offer secure, immutable, and decentralized control of identity credentials—critical for addressing escalating cybersecurity concerns, especially in regions facing rapid digital onboarding.
- The market is being accelerated by the rise of self-sovereign identity (SSI) models, which grant individuals full control over their digital identities without centralized data custodianship. This model aligns with growing regional demands for data privacy, autonomy, and trust, particularly in countries implementing digital sovereignty laws.
- United Arab Emirates (UAE) leads the Blockchain Identity Management market in the Middle East and Africa with 41.6% regional market share in 2024, driven by government-led smart city initiatives, such as Smart Dubai and UAE Pass, which leverage blockchain for unified national ID and digital services integration. The UAE Digital Economy Strategy 2031 has further positioned identity infrastructure as a core enabler of trusted services.
- Saudi Arabia is forecasted to exhibit the fastest CAGR from 2025 to 2032, propelled by Vision 2030’s emphasis on e-governance, smart public services, and blockchain-enabled citizen identity platforms. In 2024, the National Digital Identity Program partnered with blockchain startups to roll out decentralized identity verification pilots for cross-border travel and digital commerce.
- The Software segment dominates with 42.9% market share in 2024, supported by growing enterprise investments in cloud-native identity solutions, decentralized authentication layers, and API-based integrations for government and banking services. In October 2023, Huawei Cloud expanded its Blockchain Service portfolio to MEA, offering DID (Decentralized Identity) platforms tailored for public sector and healthcare providers.
