Abu Dhabi to host inaugural Middle East Blockchain Awards

The first Middle East Blockchain Awards (MEBA) will be held in Abu Dhabi in November 2022 to recognize and reward efforts in the field of blockchain and Web3 innovation.

Hoko Agency Middle East will host the awards in conjunction with Abu Dhabi Financial Week, a platform for the Abu Dhabi Global Market; the Middle East, Africa and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association (MEAACBA).

MEBA will be held on 18th November 2022 at West Palm Gardens – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi was selected as the host city for the inaugural awards due to the UAE leadership’s commitment to advancement and innovation in blockchain and digital transformation, a statement said.

“Blockchain is creating a digital ecosystem that will support a new world of services and products, from financial services to the real economy,” said Jehanzeb Awan, MEAACBA board member, founding partner and CEO of J. Awan and Partners. The East Blockchain Awards will help drive innovation, reward excellence, and provide a benchmark for companies to aspire to and make a significant contribution to the regional ecosystem.”

Max Palethorpe, founder and CEO of Hoko Group, said: “The Middle East Blockchain Awards come at a time when people and businesses are pushing boundaries previously thought impossible, making significant strides in a digital-first world. This is a very exciting time for anyone. We are honored to honor those who are blazing new trails with the recognition they deserve.”

Award categories include Most Innovative DeFi Platform 2022, Most Promising DEX 2022, Most Powerful CEX 2022, Best Mobile Crypto Wallet 2022, Best NFT Marketplace 2022, Best Crypto Investment 2022 Funds, Most Promising Web 3.0 Ecosystems 2022, Best Nft and Gamefi Projects 2022, Top Global Crypto Youtuber/Influencer 2022, Most Influential Women in Blockchain and Crypto 2022, Block 2022 Most Influential CMO in Blockchain and Crypto, Most Influential Global Crypto News Service in 2022, Most Influential CEO in Blockchain and Crypto in 2022, and Most Promising ESG Crypto Project.