peaq and Pulsar launch machine economy free zone in UAE

In Abu Dhabi, UAE, a landmark initiative was unveiled on June 11, 2025, that aims to establish the Machine Economy Free Zone (MEFZ). This collaborative effort between peaq, a leading Machine Economy platform, and Pulsar Group, a venture studio specializing in technology and blockchain, is designed to foster advancements in regulation and investment within the region's economy. The MEFZ is intended to serve as a regulatory sandbox where innovators can develop new business models that integrate robots and AI into urban life, enhancing operational efficiency and community engagement.  The initiative is fundamentally about creating an environment where humans and machines can synergistically coexist, fostering innovation that directly benefits individuals and communities. To enable this, physical and virtual sandboxes will be developed for founders to test and implement applications aimed at creating smarter cities. Among the anticipated innovations to be explored is a framework facilitating Machine Tokenization, which will help lower entry barriers for investments in advanced robotic technologies. As automation technologies increasingly impact labor markets, the MEFZ also seeks to address potential economic inequalities generated by job displacement. One of its primary goals is to develop frameworks to ensure that abundance created by machines is equitably distributed among those affected by automation. This forward-thinking approach aligns with peaq’s vision of a decentralized financial ecosystem for machines, further underscoring the need for an inclusive technological transition.  The unveiling event attracted notable figures, including various government officials and representatives from major companies, emphasizing the significance of this movement. Leaders like His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Suroor Al Nahyan were present, signaling strong support from both the private and public sectors for this transformative initiative. The collaboration aims at making the UAE a model for how to integrate technology within society effectively, portraying a vision in which machines create value with minimal human intervention, thereby paving the way for wider global adoption of the Machine Economy concept.