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Press Release · CryptoMondays MENA · Dubai
CryptoMondays MENA Announces October Speaker Lineup and Regional Partners in Dubai
Presented by Minds by Animoca Brands, the Monday, 5 October gathering at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel brings Web3 traders, regulators, investors, and builders from across the Middle East and North Africa into one room.
DUBAI, UAE, October 2026. CryptoMondays MENA, presented by Minds by Animoca Brands, has announced the speakers and partner network for its next gathering in Dubai, taking place on Monday, 5 October 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel. The lineup spans Web3 trading, digital asset regulation, ecosystem building, and media.
The evening brings together Web3 leaders, digital asset pioneers, institutional investors, and builders from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for market discussions, networking, and strategic collaboration. The October edition follows the chapter’s launch on 28 September, which drew 190 registrations to the same venue.
CryptoMondays MENA October Speakers
Five speakers will headline the October CryptoMondays MENA program in Dubai:
Supported by Ecosystem Partners
The October edition is supported by an international coalition of ecosystem, media, and organizational partners: BitAngels, OffChain Global, EcoX Dubai, Cryptonite UAE, Proof of Collabs, D2A2 (Dubai Digital Asset Association), DSRPTD, Aura8, Singapore Blockchain Week, Venture Week, Washington Elite, CoinEasy, Access Blockchain Association Malaysia, and Liberland.
Event Details
- Event
- CryptoMondays MENA, presented by Minds by Animoca Brands
- Date
- Monday, 5 October 2026
- Time
- 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM GST
- Venue
- JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai, UAE
- Register
- Registration and RSVP
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the CryptoMondays MENA October edition?
Monday, 5 October 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM GST at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai.
Who is speaking at CryptoMondays MENA in October?
Saqr Ereiqat of the Dubai Digital Asset Association, Vaibhavv Ali and Sarah Fathima Ahmed of Cryptonite UAE, and traders and content creators Elja Boom (Moataz Aljondy) and Hadir Gaber (Hash).
Who presents CryptoMondays MENA?
The event is presented by Minds by Animoca Brands, and the Dubai chapter is led by Vaibhavv Ali.
How do I register for CryptoMondays MENA in October?
Registration and RSVP are open through the official event page.
How often does CryptoMondays meet?
CryptoMondays holds monthly gatherings in more than 50 cities worldwide, including the MENA chapter in Dubai.
About CryptoMondays MENA
CryptoMondays is a global initiative holding monthly gatherings in more than 50 cities worldwide to foster knowledge sharing, network building, and community growth across the Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. The MENA chapter in Dubai, led by Vaibhavv Ali, serves as a central hub for founders, investors, developers, and blockchain enthusiasts operating across the Middle East.
Media Contact
Vaibhavv Ali, CryptoMondays MENA / Cryptonite UAE
vali@cryptomondays.io
Press Release · CryptoMondays MENA · Dubai
CryptoMondays MENA Launches in Dubai, Bringing Founders, Investors, Traders, and Builders Together
The world’s largest in-real-life Web3 community opened its Middle East and North Africa chapter with 190 registrations, three panels, and a keynote from Minds by Animoca Brands on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai.
DUBAI, UAE, September 30, 2026. CryptoMondays, the world’s largest in-real-life Web3 community, officially launched CryptoMondays MENA on Monday, September 28, 2026. The evening of panels, networking, and community building drew 190 registrations to the Tacenda Lounge on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, and it delivered on the chapter’s core promise: no pitch-only floors, just a room full of builders who left with more than they brought.
The chapter is led by Vaibhavv Ali, co-founder of Cryptonite UAE, who brought together industry leaders, investors, and founders from across the regional crypto and Web3 ecosystem for the launch.
“MENA already has the builders. What it has not always had is a regular, no-theatre room that connects Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Doha, and Cairo. That is the job. Not another booth crawl. A chapter.”
Vaibhavv Ali, CryptoMondays MENA
190Registrations
58Global chapters
150K+Members worldwide
Three Panels on Web3, UAE Payments, and Memecoins
The evening’s agenda at the Dubai launch featured three panels on the most pressing topics in Web3 and digital assets:
- Building Web3’s Next Chapter From DubaiModerated by Vaibhavv Ali, with Aishwary Gupta (Global Head of Business, Polygon Labs), CJ Anand (Director of Advisory, Ghaf Labs), and Khalifa Aljaziri Alshehhi (Managing Director, MalyPay).
- Crypto Meets Cash: The UAE’s Wild Payments FutureA conversation on where payments in the UAE are heading, with Saqr Ereiqat (Secretary General, Dubai Digital Asset Association, and Board Member, Marmin.ai) and Khalifa Aljaziri Alshehhi (Managing Director, MalyPay).
- How to Actually Catch a Memecoin in 2026 (Without Getting Burned)A deep dive with trader, investor, and content creator Sanjay Saini.
A Keynote From Minds by Animoca Brands
The program also featured an exclusive keynote from Minds by Animoca Brands, which carried the room into hours of open conversation and networking among founders, investors, traders, and builders from across the UAE and the wider region.
Strong Demand for Builder-First Community in the Region
The turnout underscored strong demand for genuine community spaces in the region’s fast-growing crypto landscape. With 58 active chapters and more than 150,000 members worldwide, CryptoMondays continues its mission to give people a place to learn, earn, and connect. CryptoMondays MENA will serve as a central hub for the region’s builders, uniting founders and investors across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Doha, Cairo, and the other major cities of the Middle East and North Africa.
Partners Behind the CryptoMondays MENA Launch
The launch was made possible with support from Minds by Animoca Brands, BitAngels, OffChain Global, EcoX Dubai, Cryptonite UAE, DATS AWARDS, Proof of Collabs, D2A2, DSRPTD, Aura8, Singapore Blockchain Week, Venture Week, Washington Elite, Liberland, Access Blockchain Association, and CoinEasy.
Vaibhavv Ali is also an official partner and media partner of Blockchain Week – UNGA Edition, the New York blockchain conference held each September during UN General Assembly week.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did CryptoMondays MENA launch?
CryptoMondays MENA launched on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Tacenda Lounge on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Who leads CryptoMondays MENA?
The chapter is led by Vaibhavv Ali, co-founder of Cryptonite UAE.
What is CryptoMondays?
CryptoMondays is the world’s largest in-real-life Web3 community, with 58 active chapters and more than 150,000 members. Every chapter has followed the same rule since 2018: leave with more than you brought.
Which cities does CryptoMondays MENA serve?
The chapter spans Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Doha, Cairo, and the builders working between them across the Middle East and North Africa.
About CryptoMondays MENA
CryptoMondays MENA is the regional home of CryptoMondays, spanning Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Doha, Cairo, and everyone building between them. Like every CryptoMondays chapter since 2018, it runs on one rule: leave with more than you brought. The focus is genuine connection and builder-first networking, with no conference badge required.
Media Contact
Vaibhavv Ali, CryptoMondays MENA / Cryptonite UAE
vali@cryptomondays.io
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