The Middle East Blockchain Awards will hold its inaugural ceremony in Abu Dhabi in November 2022 to recognize and honour outstanding contributions to the blockchain and Web 3.0 industries. The Awards will be presented by Hoko Agency Middle East in collaboration with the Middle East, Africa, Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association and Abu Dhabi Global Market’s flagship event, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (MEAACBA).
The Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA), which will recognize leaders in the sector, will evaluate each nomination with the help of a distinguished panel of experts. Judges consist of:
Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni, CEO of Dubai Blockchain Centre (DBCC)
● Jehanzeb Awan, Board Member of MEAACBA, Founding Partner and CEO of J. Awan and Partners
● Miriam Kiwan, Former Head of Digital Assets at ADGM, Board Member at BlackOack 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
On November 18, 2022, amid the exciting F1 Race Weekend, MEBA will take place in the breathtaking Palm Garden at the five-star W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. High-profile individuals from the GCC are expected to attend the black-tie event, which promises a spectacular evening of recognition, insight, and entertainment.
Because of the UAE leadership’s dedication to advancement and innovation in blockchain and digital transformation, Abu Dhabi was selected as the host city for the inaugural awards. The UAE has taken necessary steps toward the regulation, safety, and transparency of blockchain and digital assets, promoting the significance of international standards for industry compliance that will benefit all facets of Web 3.0.
This forward-thinking strategy has drawn many international players to set up shop in the emirates, building a solid ecosystem that helps to support its reputation as a hub for crypto and beyond.
“Blockchain is creating a digital ecosystem that will support a new world of services and products ranging from financial services to real economy. The Middle East Blockchain Awards will help drive innovation, reward excellence and provide a benchmark for companies to aspire to and, in doing so, contribute significantly to the regional ecosystem,” said Jehanzeb Awan, Board Member of MEAACBA, Founding Partner and CEO of J. Awan and Partners.
Top Global Crypto Youtuber / Influencer 2022, Most Influential Woman in Blockchain & Crypto 2022, Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2022, and Most Influential Global Crypto News Service are among the award categories. Other categories include Most Innovative DeFi Platform 2022, Most Promising DEX to Watch 2022, Most Powerful CEX 2022, Best Mobile Crypto Wallet 2022, Best NFT Marketplace 2022, Best Crypto Investment Fund 2022, Most Promising Web 3.0 Ecosystem 2022.
Entries are to be submitted at www.mebawards.io.
