Dukhan Bank becomes Qatar’s 1st Islamic bank to go live on Kinexys blockchain network | Gulf Times

Dukhan Bank has officially integrated with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, becoming the first Islamic bank in Qatar to utilize the blockchain-based deposit account network. This implementation allows the bank to offer corporate and institutional clients 24/7 real-time cross-border payments, bypassing the limitations of traditional banking hours. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, the bank aims to enhance liquidity management and provide near-instant settlement for global treasury requirements. The move signifies a broader trend of Middle Eastern financial institutions adopting blockchain infrastructure to modernize payment rails while maintaining Sharia-compliant standards. Kinexys, J.P. Morgan’s dedicated blockchain unit, now supports eight of the region's largest banks, highlighting the rapid institutional adoption of tokenized deposit networks. This development is critical for the RWA market as it demonstrates how traditional banking assets and payment flows are being migrated onto programmable blockchain rails. Ultimately, the partnership underscores the growing synergy between Islamic finance principles and the efficiency of decentralized financial infrastructure.