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Binance receives MVP licence in Dubai

Binance receives Minimum Viable Product licence from Dubai’s VARA

The Operational MVP licence will allow Binance to offer exchange and broker-dealer services, initially to institutional and qualified retail investors

GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023

Nominations now open for GB Tech Web3 Awards 2023

The event aims to recognise and honour the most influential companies, startups and thought leaders within the Web3 community

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Binance Academy, Coursera partner to advance blockchain education

The programmes will cater to individuals looking for a foundational understanding of blockchain, web3 and crypto technologies, and for those who wish to pursue a career in the blockchain industry

The Green Block

Crypto Oasis Ventures, Roland Berger launch ‘The Green Block’ for Web3 sustainability

The initiative aims to develop and implement Web3 solutions pertaining to corporate governance, environmental sustainability and social responsibility

Dubai AI

DIFC to build new campus to attract over 500 AI and Web3 startups

The campus will be home to entrepreneurs, disruptors and engineers who possess passion for emerging technologies

blockchain technology

New blockchain technology research reveals value potential for emerging markets

Agile Dynamics releases report detailing current and future state of blockchain technology, including how to leverage tech for cost efficiency and more

cryptocurrency

Why climate asset tokenisation may be the way forward

Asset tokenisation can have a dramatic effect on the carbon market because it ensures transparency, both in terms of credit provenance and price, among other benefits

Crypto Oasis

Crypto Oasis identifies over 1,800 Web3 organisations in the UAE

More than 8,650 individuals currently contribute to the crypto, blockchain, metaverse and Web3 ecosystem of the country

co-working space

Free co-working space now opens at Jumeirah Beach Residence

Spreading across 10,000 sq ft and with a total capacity of 80 desks, Cypher Hub is specifically designed for Web3 founders and entrepreneurs to collaborate, network and partner

Metapolis

Metapolis’ Sandra Helou on how the metaverse is revolutionising industries

The co-founder and CCO says that the creator economy will see a lot of individuals start to collaborate with brands and their community

DMCC

DMCC, TDeFi to support Web3, blockchain firms

The accelerator programme will offer mentorship and sessions on a range of topics related to crypto and scaling a business

Web3 Delight

Saudi Arabia to host Web3 Delight in March

The event will take place on March 6 at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center

Hub71

Abu Dhabi launches ‘Hub71+ Digital Assets’ to accelerate growth of Web3 startups

The new ecosystem will benefit from the regulated environment of Abu Dhabi Global Market

Alliance for Metaverse

Alliance for Metaverse and Web3 Empowerment launches at LEAP23

The inaugural meeting paves way for increased diversity, inclusion and safety in digital ecosystem

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Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority issues regulations for 2023

As the authority providing VA oversight across Dubai with the exception of DIFC, VARA facilitates VA-associated economic stability, investor protection, and jurisdictional resilience

Crypto Oasis

UAE: Crypto Oasis lists over 1,650 blockchain firms by Q4 2022

More than 8,300 individuals currently work in organisations in the crypto, blockchain, metaverse and Web3 ecosystem of the UAE

Web3

Crypto Oasis, MO:ME:NT partner to enhance Web3 capabilities

This strategic partnership will combine the Crypto Oasis’ talent and capital with MO:ME:NT’s ecosystem approach to the sports and marketing industry

DMCC attracts record number of companies in 2022

Dubai’s DMCC witnesses ‘best-ever’ year for registrations, welcomes 3,049 businesses in 2022

This marks a year-on-year increase of 23 per cent, breaking the previous record set in 2021 when DMCC registered 2,485 new members

Crypto

ADGM launches Crypto Hub at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2022

Holding its third day of sessions, the event under the theme of “Crypto Abu Dhabi”, facilitated the assembly of the global crypto, blockchain and decentralised finance entities

Alula

Saudi’s Royal Commission for AlUla enters the metaverse

RCU has created a 3D model of Hegra’s Tomb of Lihyan, son of Kuza, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Swftbox

SoftConstruct opens NFT stores in Dubai

The stores will supply limited edition offers and other merchandise by the artists in Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates

virtua

How Virtua is poised to take a giant leap into the metaverse

The company has continued working on its digital collectables and items while developing virtual environments

Phygital fashion

Here’s what we can expect from phygital fashion

Brands are embracing phygital fashion to bring added value and create a better retail experience for customers

Web3 Middle East

Web3: Transforming the Middle East business landscape

The ability for blockchain to be adopted at a national level is a huge opportunity for it to step into the spotlight as the rightful pioneer in the Web3 space

metaverse

Top 6 trends that will drive the impact of the metaverse on the virtual and real world

The metaverse is still in its infancy and despite the revolutionary concept, it is a turning point with limitless opportunities for making money, networking and brand growth

Artificial intelligence

Insights: The role of artificial intelligence and blockchain in Web3

Artificial intelligence brings value to organisations to better understand their customers, and monetise interactions in the virtual world

Everdome metaverse

Cover story: How Everdome is carving a future well-versed with the metaverse

Everdome’s chief marketing officer Bally Singh on how the company is creating its vision for a metaverse ecosystem which offers limitless possibilities

Gaming metaverse

Insights: Gaming, Gen Z and the metaverse

The gaming world has always been the precursor to what Web3 will bring, and its largest audience, Gen Z, is fluent in this virtual language. The question is: what can the marcomms industry learn from them during the advent of the metaverse?

MContent

MContent appoints Hani El Khatib as chief executive officer of Blockchain and Web3

El Khatib will oversee the MContent blockchain platform as well as all Web3, NFTs and crypto divisions

DMCC Crypto Centre, Brinc set up $150m accelerator fund

DMCC Crypto Centre, VC firm Brinc to provide members access to $150m accelerator fund

The partnership will support the growth of companies that develop Web3 and blockchain technologies and associated value-added services at the DMCC Crypto Centre