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Digital asset tokenisation transitions from pilot fatigue to production readiness
Hosts Mark Walker and Grant Niven are joined by Stephen Philips to explore the rapidly changing landscape of digital assets. With extensive engineering and blockchain experience spanning the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, Stephen shares valuable insights into how tokenisation is transitioning from policy to production. The episode dives into the practical applications of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and the fundamental distinction between backed and unbacked assets.
Property Finder Awards 2025 Celebrate UAE Real Estate Excellence
The Property Finder Awards 2025 gathered top UAE real estate leaders at the Armani Hotel to honour outstanding agencies, agents, developers, and proptech innovators, spotlighting excellence, transparency, and rising talent across one of the region’s most competitive property markets.
Fikra Ventures Partners with Hub71 to Build AI Startups in Abu Dhabi
Fikra Ventures joins Hub71 as a venture studio, creating AI-native startups in-house and forming joint ventures with global AI companies, accelerating commercialisation and scaling from Abu Dhabi to global markets.
Ethiopia Opens New AI-Powered Super-Fast EV Station
Ethiopia has launched a new AI-powered super-fast EV charging station in Addis Ababa, expanding its green mobility network. The facility supports 16 vehicles, enhances charging efficiency, and advances the nation’s push toward digital transformation and sustainable transportation.
AI Academy Opens Applications for Second Chief AI Officer Cohort
The AI Academy launches its second Executive Program for Chief AI Officer, training senior leaders from government and industry in responsible AI governance, large-scale deployment, and strategic decision-making across the UAE, GCC, and global regions.
HID Showcases Next-Gen Security Solutions at Intersec Dubai 2026
HID highlights advanced access control, mobile credentials, and passwordless authentication at Intersec Dubai 2026, reinforcing its leadership in cyber-resilient, user-centric security solutions across the Middle East’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.