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Dubai Is Set To Host The 10th Global Blockchain Congress

Agora’s 10th Global Blockchain Congress is happening in Dubai on November 23rd and 24th, and promises to be a must-attend event.

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2 years ago

October 24, 2022

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dubai is set to host the 10th global blockchain congress

Crypto fans from the Middle East and further afield are gearing up for the 10th Global Blockchain Congress, taking place in Dubai on November 23rd and 24th.

The Global Blockchain Congress is a world-renowned flagship event that focuses on the massively scaling public blockchain ecosystem and its capabilities. The event organizers, Agora Group, will showcase how the Blockchain can change the world, bringing insightful dialogue, announcements and product launches to this big UAE event.

This year, the event’s main themes are Digital Asset Regulations in the GCC, Web3 Platforms, Metaverse, Gaming, and NFTs. The expo is an exclusive closed-door congress that can only be accessed through an invite-only scheme, and will feature over 60 speakers, 150 investors, 30 sponsors, 20 media partners and well over 300 delegates.

Some of the event’s key partners and sponsors include:

Strategic Partners: Bluemoon
Gold Sponsors: Animal Concerts, Bitsliced, CryptoPerformance, Ghost Ivy, GoArt Metaverse, Securrency Capital, & Wild vEarth
Silver Sponsors: Boba Network, Caesium Lab & EverdreamSoft
Bronze Sponsors: Funganomics, Kinetix & MOI
Partners: Crypto Oasis, DEX Ventures, Galaxy, Kommunitas, Listing.Help, NewTribe Capital, SwissBorg Ventures & V2B Labs

The event promises educational talks from several distinguished speakers, including Amit Mehra, Asim Ahmad, Christian Borel, Dr. Simon Hassannia, Feras Al Sadek, Gaurang Desai, H.E. Gabriel Abed, Omar Rahim, Ralf Glabischnig, Saqr Ereiqat, Tim Grant and Valerie Hawley.

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Previous Global Blockchain Congress events have been a runaway success, and have hosted over 1,000 investors and 250 blockchain startups, raising millions in funding for partner projects worldwide.

As the world becomes increasingly connected, and technologies such as NFTs, AI and the Metaverse become more commonplace, the event will provide a forum to discuss how legal frameworks for digital assets can be built, as well as how these new technologies will fit into the world of gaming.

Further announcements are expected as we get closer to the event, but for now, you’ll need to register your interest here, as spots are strictly limited.

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“AI Seal” Certification Now Required For Dubai Gov Partnerships

The new mandatory certification is designed to build trust in AI companies and create a reliable network of providers for government and public collaboration.

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19 hours ago

January 21, 2025

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Dubai has introduced the Dubai AI Seal, a certification designed to establish trust in artificial intelligence (AI) companies and solutions. This initiative, directed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, aims to create a reliable network of AI providers which government entities and businesses can collaborate confidently.

Companies must now obtain the AI Seal to qualify for UAE or Dubai government contracts. The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), which developed the certification, sees it as a competitive edge for companies looking to participate in key national projects. Once certified, businesses will be permitted to showcase the seal across their websites and marketing materials, signaling their credibility and dependability.

The evaluation process will consider six main criteria: the company’s services and operations, the number of employees specializing in AI, ongoing and future projects, as well as existing partnerships with public and private sector entities.

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Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, which oversees the DCAI, commented on the initiative’s potential: “This initiative will help create powerful partnerships between the public and private sectors, locally, regionally, and globally. It will help drive new economic opportunities by leveraging AI to serve better the economy, society, and the future we aspire to”.

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The Dubai AI Seal’s goals include providing a clear framework for verifying AI providers, fostering business opportunities for AI companies, and acknowledging the industry’s strategic importance to Dubai’s economy. The initiative emphasizes AI’s role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening collaboration between government bodies and technology firms.

All technology companies operating in Dubai and offering AI-related services or products are eligible to apply for the certification at no cost through the official website.