Abu Dhabi will host the first Middle East Blockchain Awards

by Arthur · October 5, 2022

October 5, 2022 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The first edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards will be held in Abu Dhabi in November 2022 to recognize and reward outstanding efforts in blockchain and Web 3.0 innovations.

Hoko Agency Middle East will host the awards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market’s flagship platform Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and the Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association (MEAACBA).

Industry frontrunners will be recognized through the Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA), with all nominations assessed by a panel of prestigious experts.

Judges include the following.

Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC)
Jehanzeb Awan, Board Member of MEAACBA, Founder and CEO of J. Awan and Partners
Miriam Kiwan, former head of digital assets at ADGM, board member of BlackRock Global
Misha Hanin, co-founder and CEO of BEDU
Saqr Ereiqat, Co-Founder and CCO of Crypto Oasis
Matthew Amlot, Managing Editor of Arabian Business

The MEBA will be held in the stunning Palm Garden at the five-star W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island on 18 November 2022, in the middle of the high-energy F1 Race Weekend. The black-tie event promises a spectacular evening of recognition, insight and entertainment, attended by high-profile figures from across the GCC.

Abu Dhabi was chosen as the host city for the first awards due to the UAE leadership’s commitment to progression and innovation in blockchain and digital transformation.

The UAE as a whole has made significant moves towards the regulation, security and transparency of blockchain and digital assets, driving the importance of global standards for industry compliance that will benefit all aspects of Web 3.0.

This forward-thinking approach has attracted many global players to establish their presence in the Emirates, creating a strong ecosystem that contributes to its reputation as a hub for crypto and beyond.

Jehanzeb Alan, Board Member of MEAACBA and Founder and Managing Director of J. Awan and Partners, said:

“Blockchain creates a digital ecosystem [that] will support a new world of services and products ranging from financial services to the real economy. The Middle East Blockchain Awards will help drive innovation, reward excellence and provide a benchmark for businesses to aspire to, and in doing so, contribute significantly to the regional ecosystem.”

Max Palethorpe, founder and CEO of Hoko Group, said:

“The Middle East Blockchain Awards comes at a time when people and businesses are pushing the boundaries of what was previously thought impossible, making significant strides towards a digital-first world. This is a very exciting period for everyone involved in Web 3.0 ecosystem. It is our privilege to honor those who break new ground with the recognition they deserve.”

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