Emirates NBD has issued a $272 million digital bond, marking the first AED-denominated public digital bond in the Middle East. The bond, listed on Nasdaq Dubai, utilizes distributed ledger technology (DLT) via Euroclear’s D-FMI platform and was oversubscribed 1.3 times, reflecting strong investor confidence. This issuance underscores the UAE's leadership in digital finance and aims to enhance transaction efficiency and transparency in regional debt markets. The 3-year Digitally Native Notes (DNNs) offer a 4.25% coupon and are part of the Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme. Emirates NBD Capital and Standard Chartered served as joint note structurers. The bond's success highlights the UAE's pro-business regulations and its role in setting benchmarks for digital assets in the Middle East. The issuance did not affect cryptocurrencies, focusing instead on fiat currency through a private DLT platform, and maintained stable ratings from Moody’s and Fitch.