According to the source, Dubai has unveiled a new Financial Sector Strategy that designates Virtual Assets as a key pillar and targets the sector to reach 3% of GDP, approximately AED 13B. The source reports that entities regulated by the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) recorded AED 2.5T in year-to-date transactions, while assets under management reached AED 9.6B. The source positions these figures within Dubai’s financial strategy, giving traders quantified indicators of regulated activity and policy prioritization in the MENA hub.