
The Middle East Blockchain Awards
One of the most anticipated Blockchain and Crypto events in the Middle East.
The Middle East Blockchain Awards
One of the most anticipated Blockchain and Crypto events in the Middle East.
Attended by high-profile individuals from across the GCC, the awards recognise and reward outstanding leaders, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and service providers that have made and continue to make exceptional contributions in pursuit of Blockchain and Web 3.0 innovations.
Coinciding with the F1 Race Weekend at the W Hotel Abu Dhabi, the awards promise to be a much-coveted event.
DATE & TIME
Friday 24th November 2023
7.30pm – 12.30am
VENUE
W Hotel Yas Island,
Palm Garden
ASSOCIATIONS
ADGM
Abu Dhabi Finance Week
Milken Institute Global Conference
White label Strategy

Award Categories /
Most Innovative DeFi Platform 2023
This award category is to recognize a decentralized finance platform that has shown innovation and stability in the industry - with a strong focus on its users, as well as the crypto community as a whole.
Most Promising DEX to Watch 2023
This award category is to recognize the decentralized exchange that has shown strong growth, with a focus on decentralized ideals across the entire organization.
Most Powerful CEX 2023
This award category is to recognize centralised exchange that has shown dedication to growth and reach, all the while dedicating time and efforts to new users, institutional money, and an industry-wide approach that extends far beyond their own organization.
Best Mobile Crypto Wallet 2023
This award category is to recognize innovation achieved by mobile wallets that provide users with a digital solution for securely storing and managing blockchain assets and cryptocurrencies.
Best Crypto Investment Fund 2023
This award category is to recognize a crypto investment firm that has had the most positive support for the industry. This support could include access to investments and funding, spread the adoption of blockchain technology worldwide, building a well-diversified portfolio and being a value-add to the companies they are invested in.
Most Promising Web 3.0 Ecosystem 2023
This award category is to recognize a metaverse company that is pushing the boundaries of what can be done and balancing it with what can actually be delivered. This company shows a propensity to not only deliver the technology associated with the metaverse, but an exciting story that goes along with it.
Best Nft & Gamefi Project 2023
This award category is to recognize innovative projects that produce video games that focus on what matters first, fun- and then put money into it.
Top Global Crypto Youtuber / Influencer 2023
This award category is to recognize those who not only educated the masses and provide updates on the daily happenings of the cryptosphere, but significantly shaped the trends of the year around the crypto/blockchain industry.
Most Influential Women in Blockchain & Crypto 2023
This award category is to recognize to the ONE woman that has shown 100% dedication to securing, expanding, and educating the blockchain and crypto industry.
Most Influential Global Crypto News Service 2023
This award category is to recognize a crypto news portal that has shown a propensity to write the good and the bad about the industry, a dedication to research, and a community that is as committed to their vision as the company itself.
Most Influential CEO In Blockchain & Crypto 2023
This award category is to recognize a fearless leader individual that has led initiatives which has significantly impacted the blockchain ecosystem in the region.
Most Promising ESG Crypto Project 2023
This award category is to recognize projects that have developed best practices to line up with ESG guidelines.
Most Influential CMO in Blockchain & Crypto 2023
This award category is to recognize the impact a CMO’s actions and words have on their organization internally as well as externally in these unprecedented times.
Best NFT Marketplace 2023
This award category is to recognize the best NFT marketplaces available when it comes to popularity, development, fees, genres, payment options and more.
Meet the Judges /

Dr Marwan Al Zarouni
CEO of Dubai Blockchain Centre (DBCC)

Misha Hanin
Co-founder, and CEO of BEDU

Matthew Amlot
Managing Editor, Arabian Business
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Jehanzeb Awan
Founding Partner and
CEO of J. Awan and Partners
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Saqr Ereiqat
Co-Founder and
CCO of Crypto Oasis

Miriam Kiwan
Former Head of Digital Assets at ADGM, Board Member at BlackOack
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