Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat is a leading expert in blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across government and enterprise sectors. As the Secretary General of the Dubai Digital Asset Association (D2A2) and Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis Ventures, Saqr plays a key role in shaping the digital asset ecosystem in the Middle East.
He previously spent 13 years at IBM, where he led public sector blockchain projects in 23 countries, developed IBM’s first government blockchain methodology, and contributed to Dubai’s official blockchain strategy. Saqr has also advised major organizations such as DHL, Shell, the UAE Prime Minister’s Office, and the Saudi Ministry of Health.
Beyond corporate leadership, he is a committed mentor and advisor, supporting startups through initiatives like the DIFC Fintech Hive, Arab Youth Center, and the Founder Institute. A frequent speaker at global forums, Saqr is recognized for his thought leadership in fintech, govtech, and sustainability-driven innovation.
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Business Network: Businesses don't exist in isolation - they are connected to customers, suppliers & partners and exist across Geographies & regulatory boundaries in a business network.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
With a Real ID based on blockchain, there can be a national registry (group text message) of people who are licensed to lawfully carry and own firearms.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
If a blockchain-adopting country were a person by analogy, this person’s first trait is that they have a poor work history.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The global fintech market is valued at about $127.66bn in 2018, and is expected to grow to $309.98bn at an annual growth rate of 24.8 per cent through 2022.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The limitations of GDPR have been noted by Anne Toth, Head of Data Policy for the World Economic Forum, a think tank responsible for organizing the annual gathering of world leaders at Davos.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The current COVID-19 pandemic and the measures implemented to counter its spread has disrupted just about everything that we previously considered to be the normal.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The industry recognizes that there are significant issues with fraudulent parts flooding the market and this is a significant risk when vehicles are imported or change ownership.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The general sequence for how these two guards could work together in a multinational cross-domain flow is illustrated in the figure and described in the diagram below.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
Health credentials — another term for “health cards” or “health pass” — are easier for everyone to work with when they’re digital and there’s no worry of damaging, tampering with or losing a paper card.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The Dubai conference’s theme of “Predict, Prevent, Protect” hints at the Municipality’s larger goals to predict foodborne issues, prevent illnesses and protect consumers proactively through blockchain and big data.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The second metaverse discussion took place under Chatham House Rule, a closed-door roundtable, with thought leaders from diverse perspectives such as policy thinker, lawyer, futurist & philosopher, academic, tech and digital expert, consultant and advisor
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The two companies then demonstrated this capability in conjunction with the Canadian government and a network of banks and telecommunications providers.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
In 1973, the U.S. Department of Defense sought a solution to locate its military units, operations, and targets anywhere on the planet. By the beginning of the 1980s, 24 satellites in orbit became what today we know as GPS.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The NFT space still has some major challenges around the ownership issue that need to be solved.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The United Arab Emirates has been tapping into the potential of blockchain to revolutionize its government processes and citizen services.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The pension solution exemplifies BCC’s work to create shared IT platforms for digital transformation in government.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
After 70 years of independence and 20 years after liberalization, India remains largely undigitized and for the first time, this is an advantage.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The Refugee Empowerment Solution is a blockchain-powered system designed to support the purpose of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
Government registries are often the authoritative data source about a person, place or thing.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
Blockchain started in 2009 with the release of Bitcoin, a new type of digital currency, which is inflation-proof and independent of a central authority.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The digital solution we envisioned supports the Italian government’s goal to reduce bureaucracy, simplify processes and increase transparency in the procurement sector.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
The war in Ukraine caused a spike in cash withdrawals from banks as Ukrainians prepared for uncertain times. To prevent capital flight, the government of Ukraine recently banned its citizens from buying crypto with local currency.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
Crypto Oasis Sentio is a novel investment structure that is working to fuel and support the growth of the Blockchain and crypto ecosystem in the Middle East, starting from UAE.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
A UCC blockchain platform has the capability to provide timely notifications that can improve the way the filings are monitored, thereby preventing many of the creditor pitfalls highlighted above.
Saqr Ereiqat · 29 April 2025
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