GEC NEWS WIREDubai Silicon Oasis explored the significance of blockchain for the future of the UAE economy and its role in creating a true smart city at its upcoming TechForum. With a focus on the breakthrough technology that streamlines transactions and improves controls across sectors, the 26th edition of the event took place on May 23 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre.
Wael Youssef, Director of Digital Solutions at Orange Business Services, and Dr Ioannis Karamitsos, Digital Transformation Technologist at Orange Business Services, had a session titled ‘Blockchain: A Disruptive Technology for Smart Cities’. In a follow-up panel discussion, Ramez Dandan, Regional Technology Officer at Microsoft Gulf, and Mohammed Alsehli, Co-founder of ArabianChain, shared their insights on how blockchain is set to transform the digital economy.
Speaking on the impact of the event, Hans Christensen, Director of Dtec and Silicon Oasis Founders at DSOA, said: “This edition of the Silicon Oasis TechForum is all about connectivity and knowledge, providing a platform to learn more about the disruptive blockchain technology and interact with experts from the industry. In line with Dubai’s strategic goal of having the first blockchain-powered government by 2020, the event’s topic is especially significant, as the adoption of blockchain will affect everyone on an individual level.”
