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The first edition of the Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) will be held in Abu Dhabi in November, to recognize and reward outstanding efforts within the fields of blockchain and Web 3.0 innovations.
Frontrunners in the industry will be recognized through the Middle East Blockchain Awards, with all nominations assessed by a panel of prestigious experts.
Judges include:
MEBA will be held at W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island on 18 November 2022 in the midst of the high-energy F1 Race Weekend. Hoko Agency Middle East will host the Awards, in association with Abu Dhabi Global Market's flagship platform, Abu Dhabi Finance Week, and the Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association (MEAACBA).
Jehanzeb Awan, Board Member of MEAACBA, Founding Partner and CEO of J. Awan and Partners, said, “Blockchain is creating a digital ecosystem which will support a new world of services and products ranging from financial services through 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.”
Max Palethorpe, Founder and CEO of Hoko Group, commented, "The Middle East Blockchain Awards come at a time when people and businesses are pushing the boundaries of what was previously thought impossible, making significant headway into a digital-first world. This is a very exciting period for anyone involved in the Web 3.0 ecosystem. It's our privilege to honor those who are forging new paths with the recognition they deserve."
Entries can be submitted on MEBAWARDS website.
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