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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.

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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NEOM Airlines Is Saudi Arabia’s New, Tech-Centric Carrier
The airline will embrace advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, and utilize high-tech propulsion systems by 2026.

Opening in 2025, NEOM is a $500 billion Saudi Arabian smart city that will be powered entirely by renewable energy. Now, Saudi authorities have announced that the futuristic metropolis will also be served by its own dedicated carrier — NEOM Airlines.
The service will begin operating in 2024 and embrace advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and biometric check in. Aircraft will fly to and from NEOM Bay before moving to the soon-to-be-built NEOM International Airport.
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NEOM Airlines will focus on tourist, commercial, and residential travel and incorporate plenty of cutting-edge technology. Klaus Goersch, the airline’s CEO, revealed that existing aircraft will be retrofitted with existing technology on launch, but by 2026, an ultra-modern fleet will be in operation, “whether electric, hydrogen-powered, or supersonic”.
As well as modern, low-emissions power airplanes, NEOM aircraft will also be fitted with sleek, modern interiors, 6G Wi-Fi, large screens for every seat, plus gaming and chat technology.