Saqr Ereiqat

Saqr Mashhor Ereiqat is the Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis Ventures, a Web3 Venture studio, purpose built for the Crypto Oasis Ecosystem, which is the fastest-growing ecosystem in the world. Before devoting himself to Crypto Oasis Ventures, Saqr served as a consultant for fintech, blockchain solutions, healthcare, and innovation management. He is a thirteen-year veteran of IBM in the Middle East and Africa. He was the former Head of Public Sector Consultancy in Dubai for IBM, where he was recognized as a pioneer in enterprise blockchain, being a co-author of the first IBM blockchain for government methodology and helping define the official government blockchain strategy of Dubai. While at IBM, Saqr led projects in 23 countries across Europe, Middle East & Africa where he worked with both public and private sector entities to define, create, and implement their blockchain strategies. Saqr serves on the Advisory Board of the Global Innovation Institute. He is currently also working with the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), the Arab Youth Center, and the Founder Institute as a mentor supporting startups in the region. In the field of healthcare, Saqr has advised several large hospital conglomerates on their technology strategy and set up the National Health Lab for Emerging Technology for the Saudi Arabian Government.

In the realm of blockchain and Web3 technology, there lies a remarkable opportunity to further strengthen the connection between the UAE and China. As a driving force behind the development of the largest blockchain ecosystem in the world at Crypto Oasis Ventures, Saqr understands the vital role that the right infrastructure plays in fostering innovation. To build a robust bridge between UAE and China, we must focus on the three key pillars: physical, digital, and regulatory infrastructure. This entails creating a seamless network of physical spaces for collaboration, establishing a strong digital foundation for blockchain technologies, and crafting a harmonious regulatory environment that encourages investment and collaboration.
With the right infrastructure in place, we can unlock the immense potential for cross-border collaboration between the UAE and China. Capital will be a pivotal element in this equation, attracting the brightest minds and visionary talents to engage in groundbreaking projects. By fostering an environment that invites entrepreneurs, developers, and innovators from both countries, we can create a dynamic ecosystem that propels blockchain and Web3 technologies to new heights. This research and working area aims to explore and outline the strategic steps required to make this vision a reality, forging a powerful alliance between the UAE and China in the blockchain and Web3 realm.