The University of Nicosia’s IFF and TheBlock Announce Professional Training Programme on Tokenised Real Estate
The Institute For the Future (IFF) at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), building on its established collaboration with TheBlock Advisory FZCO, announces the launch of a new professional training programme titled “Tokenised Real Estate Fundamentals”. The programme is designed to provide real estate agents and other sector professionals with a structured and practical understanding of blockchain-enabled property ownership and tokenised investment models.
The training curriculum covers the fundamentals of real estate tokenisation, the mechanics of fractional ownership, digital asset custody, regulatory and compliance considerations, and the practical workflows required for agents operating in tokenised markets. By combining academic instruction with applied case studies and insights from active market practitioners, the programme offers participants a clear and accessible pathway into one of the fastest-growing segments of the real estate industry.
The programme reflects the increasing demand for trustworthy, practitioner-focused training as tokenisation frameworks gain momentum in global and regional property markets.
Teaching is led by senior UNIC faculty, including Professor George Giaglis, Executive Director of the Institute For the Future, and Dr. Charis Savvides, Law lecturer at UNIC’s School of Business, supported by expert guest lecturers from TheBlock specialising in virtual asset regulation, compliance and market implementation.
Training Programme Details
The programme begins on 25 February 2026. It is delivered in English and has a total duration of eight hours. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a Certificate of Completion jointly awarded by the University of Nicosia and TheBlock.
The programme is offered in two formats: a fully online track and a hybrid track that includes a live Q&A and networking session hosted by TheBlock in Dubai.
More information on the curriculum and enrolment is available at: https://the-block.com/a-real-estate-agents-guide-to-tokenised-property/
Hazal Aripinar, Business Development and Enrolment Manager at UNIC’s Institute For the Future, stated: “Our collaboration with TheBlock reflects our shared focus on supporting professionals as digital-asset applications expand across traditional industries. The training programme provides real estate practitioners with practical, industry-aligned training on tokenised property at a fundamental moment for the sector.”
Hagar Saeeda, Head of Advisory at TheBlock, added:
“As Head of Advisory, I see education as the most underpriced infrastructure in the virtual asset industry. Through TheBlock’s Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), we’ve built a living bridge between regulation, market practice, and strategic execution inside Dubai’s virtual asset ecosystem to transfer the tacit knowledge in Industry and pump fresh knowledge of industry to the heart of ecosystem. Our collaboration with the University of Nicosia strengthens that bridge with true academic depth. I’m grateful to UNIC for the trust and intellectual partnership as we shape the next generation of compliant industry leaders”.
Through this joint initiative, UNIC’s IFF and TheBlock continue to support the upskilling of real estate professionals seeking to enhance their capabilities in tokenised property markets and respond to evolving client needs.
About the Institute For the Future
The Institute For the Future (IFF) is a leading global provider of education and research in blockchain, digital assets, and Web3. As an interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), it aims to advance emerging technologies and contribute to their effective application in industry, government, and education. IFF also evaluates the impact of these technologies on employment, wealth inequality, and society at large. Its mission is to educate leaders, develop knowledge, and build communities to help society prepare for a future shaped by transformative technologies.
UNIC|IFF operates the world’s first academic programs in digital assets and metaverse, namely the MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency and MSc in Metaverse with over 1,750 students, including its free online course (MOOC) on Mastering Web3 which has been attended by over 145,000 people from more than 120 countries since 2014.
About TheBlock
As the first dedicated Virtual Asset Hub and Ecosystem in the region, TheBlock. serves as a catalyst for Dubai’s transformation into a global blockchain destination. More than just a platform, it functions as a launchpad, equipping blockchain startups, enterprises, and institutions with essential resources for growth. Offering regulatory guidance, strategic partnerships, and market access, it provides a comprehensive support system for scaling in one of the world’s most dynamic blockchain markets. Through tailored membership programs, expert insights, and direct engagement with investors, developers, and regulators, TheBlock. facilitates seamless navigation of the Middle East’s evolving digital asset landscape.
