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INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK DUBAI HIGHLIGHTS, 11-13 NOVEMBRE 2021.

20 International and Regional Designers showcased their SS22 collection

The International Fashion Council, together with The Opulence Events LLC, started with full zeal. The event was also patronized by The Royal Office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, represented by His Excellency Tomasz Zaleski, Chairman.

The stunner fashion event started on 11th November 2021, with the exclusive opening gala dinner in witness with prestigious royal families from five countries, H R H Princess Madawi bint Al Mountaser bin Saud, H.R.H Princess Sara Bint Al Mountaser Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz, Her Highness Sheikha Jawahar Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, His Excellency Tomasz Zaleski, Sheikh Dr Obaid Bin Suhail Al Maktoum, celebrities such as Simon Hadshiti, Negin Yadollahi, Maher Al Khaja, Presiana, Leyla Felali & Yasmin. High-profile people such as Wassim, owner of iris club, Yaqoob Al Ali, Sameer Sultan, and many others were present at the luxury event.

The legendary Michel Adam was present for the inauguration ceremony and cut the ribbon with other great people. He also appeared on Finale day to witness the Miss FTV & IFWD and stayed the whole evening. His wife and daughter was present Maria Lisowski and other VIP guests with him Paolo Virgili, Maximilian Edelweise, Alexa Edelweise, Ron Skida, John Skida.

Wassim Mandil the Media Icon, as usual, presented the show with full zeal as the official MC of IFWD. He engaged the audience with his charming personality whilst putting up a fantastic show for everyone and the media.

IFWD is an exclusive Luxury Red Carpet Event had many segments which attract its audience and entertain them.

International Fashion Week Dubai Season 12 Spring-Summer 2022 featured regional and international high-class designers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Poland, Philippines, Kuwait, Bulgaria, Turkey, Indonesia, Syria, Mongolia, Mauritius, Romania and many more.

This season IFWD was supported by Lafayette Galleries Paris, FTV, Sultan Jewellery, IRIS luxury lounge, French Tourism, Mongolia Tourism, Roku, Fashion 24 USA, Amazaon Fire Tv USA, Fashion Icon TV, B4U Plus, B4U Aflam, Khaleej Times and many more. The week-long event has welcomed over 5000 fashionistas worldwide that united in Dubai to celebrate the in-person Spring 2022 collection.

Day One

A brand from Poland, Jab Petelicka, has opened the season with dramatic attention to handcraft and embroideries that embodied the brand. Evening gowns and couture bodysuits were the most featured silhouettes on the runway.

Tania Costa from Bulgaria, based in Kuwait, brought her extraordinary collection of hats that were handcrafted. She was delighted to present her collection in IFWD season 12

Noza Nova Poland has showcased their Polish label and presented a sustainable collection. They believe in sustainability, which brought extraordinary attention to the audience, especially to Her Highness Sheikha Jawahar Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa.

Raid has from the Maldives had their ethnic collection to show the world their culture. She mentioned in her interview that she had been to various big shows in the world but had never seen such an organized event. With so many high profile people attending the show at International Fashion Week Dubai, she also mentioned other events do not care about their designers. IFWD started with a luxurious gala dinner and an amazing after-party at the Iris Club.

Finale designer: Ali Assad from Syria. Ali Assad, based in UAE, joined IFWD season 12 and presented a lovely couture collection with beautiful pastel colours, which were the style statement for the evening. He was genuinely obliged by IFWD to give him a chance to display his collection on this massive platform.

Day One followed by the Gala Dinner after the Finale show in the presence of all important people.

Day Two

Emirati designer Yasmine Mohammad Kamel & Jeasrc Laire Estaca (Filpino) from Miller Couture had a fantastic evening and bridal wear collection. The audience remained mesmerized with the , so much so that the hall went into pin-drop silence during the show. She thanked the IFWD team for putting up such a wonderful show.

Anna Cashmere from Mongolia brought the most expensive Cashmere outfits to display at the event. The elegant and straightforward Cashmere collection became famous on the ramp of IFWD.

Dorota Goldpoint Poland joined for the 3rd time. Each time she brings something unique to prove her abilities as a very diversified designer. In IFWD season 12, she presented the culture and beauty of Poland’s traditional wear with beautiful floral designs with a floral head crown to lovely models. It truly represented the beautiful country of Poland. Her collection took away the hearts of the audience.

Noof Al Maazmi, Emirati Emerging Designer, who was the winner of the S11 competition, presented very creative outfits at the ramp of IFWD, with a very exclusive style of UAE.

Liliana Larisa from Romania presented the definitive collection from Romania, representing her country in a big way.

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Sabina Skalny Poland held the closing Show of IFWD day 2. her luxurious formal wear is stitched with extra care; the brand’s mission is to provide impressions and great emotions by surrounding people with the highest quality materials and forms prepared each time at the individual customer’s request. Their jackets represent the human personality and are its complement and the missing link. They embody his dreams and help overcome demons.

Day Three

Philippine Couture Brand Garimon Roferos Couture presented the SS22 collection that aimed at the elegance of women. His high sense to raise women is the most elegant way by his innovative ideas and creations. The high-end evening and bridal collection represented the charisma of women beauty as seen in his collection. Michal Cinco and Ezra Couture witnessed his show at IFWD.

New concept show as always IFWD presents something new on the ramp, Dazura Agency, the first Emirati modelling agency launched in UAE, to cater to talent and modelling assignments in near furniture. They had breathtaking models from their agency on the ramp of IFWD.

Saeed Omari, a Syrian designer, based in UAE, presented his causal wear and specializes in textile designing.

The Finale Turkish designer Pinar Bent has showcased her SS22 collection featuring bridal couture gowns, which is every woman’s dream; she worked in detailed work on her display, which dazzled everyone’s heart. It was a celebration of the ramp of International Fashion Week Dubai Season 12, the flair of her designer took away the hearts of every person sitting in her show.

It’s not the end yet. The twist in the show, FTV & IFWD, joined forces together to organize Miss FTV & IFWD, which created an amazing show for everyone to witness. Everyone was mesmerized to see the 30 beautiful models competing for the Miss FTV crown. After the jury judged them, five winners were announced. We witnessed Michel Adam, founder of FTV and his VIP guests sitting in the audience during this segment. Designers who dressed the models were PIU - Poland, Folk Designs Poland, and Ali Assad Syria.

International Fashion and Excellence Awards were presented to the 30 most influential designers and Royals and Dignitaries of UAE to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of UAE.

After these happening moments during International Fashion Week Dubai Season 12, all day house full shows, with the presence of all high-end people, Royals, Celebrities, Influencers, Designers, we all moved to the after-party, which was organized with the collaboration with IRIS Luxury Lounge, with the presence of almost 200 people.

International Fashion Week Dubai Season 12 was an extraordinary show and proved to be the best and the Biggest Fashion Week of Dubai /Middle East / GCC and the world.

When we spoke to Founder and Managing Director Ms Cheryle Dias, she, as usual, was smiling and saying we did it once again. She says all thanks to the Almighty for giving her the energy to put up such a show. She expressed that each and everyone present at the show congratulated her for this big achievement. She said now the responsibility is even more prominent after this tremendous achievement, and she will be back to work after two days; she smiled; :), The Legendary Lady Cheryle Dias.

In the end, this kind of professionalization and perfect organization has not been seen lately, and Cheryle Dias proved it and made this hands-on show the ideal example for all of us.

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[sarashafni]

World Fashion Festival (WFF) honors the outstanding contribution and lifetime achievements of fashion icons across seven continents that are dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of fashion, to further creative leadership, artistic, technical and social achievement within the fashion industry.

As an internationally acclaimed event and network for trade and fashion professionals, the concept provides a forum for Middle East exposure and recognition, with a major role in contributing to the harmonious growth and development of the fashion industry, working towards the greater good of supporting relationships to keep the fashion industry sustainable and unprejudiced.

This festival is created to celebrate and commemorate the glory, spirit, and art of fashion throughout the world and to highlight the achievements of national, regional and international significance in the fashion world, over the past years.

In 2019, the WFFA celebrates the ‘Year of Tolerance’ to continue to reflect Sheikh Zayed’s vision on building the bridge of communication and friendship between people of different cultures in a respectful environment that rejects extremism and emphasizes on the acceptance of the other.

WFFA (Word Fashion Festival Awards) have the immense to contribute this goal be having dedicated and opened the doors of the new season at the heart of Dubai at Sofitel the Palm Hotel.

Brought by 13 of the world’s most talented and actual emerging fashion designers enrolled to compete in two distinct categories “Best Collection” and “Best Dress”.

UAE Royal members, distinguished guests, International artists, and Diplomats from more than 30 countries were present at this prestigious occasion and inaugurating the fashion show.

Knows as the “Oscars for the Art & Fashion”, The World Fashion Festival Awards had prepared this season with a red carpet event which included:

Art Exhibition

World Premiere Book Launch of “Blue Bell” by the marvelous Elisa Maria Coelho (Niece of Paulo Coelho) from Brazil

Book launch of Art & Royal Lyrics collection by the Award Winner German Writer Dr. Monica Mergiu

Incredible Catwalk shows and “Best Dress” show based on Festival Challenge (Theme: Avante Garde)

And the breathtaking and most awaited collection by the exceptional Dr. Mona Al Mansouri – The First Emirati Woman Fashion Designer and Multi Award Winner.

Press Conference

The awards ceremony for Best Collection, Best Dress, Best Model, Best Media and much more…

This season was a unique platform presenting the Business and Fashion Pavillion where all brands and fashion designers attended having the opportunity to meet face to face with International retailers, vendors, buyers, for direct business and joint ventures.

The event was a memorable and global one, where it was a pleasure seeing juries from around the world and UAE seated, watching how their flags were placed at their jury table gave me such “United Nations” vibe.

The Jury Members and the World Fashion Festival Awards committee members:

Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qassimi – Royal Member

Dr. Mona Al Mansouri – UAE

Vincent McDoom – France

Maha Misto – UAE

Maria Majari – United Kingdom

Gustavo Annecchini – Brazil

Maria Elisa Coelho – Brazil

Oliver Herran – France

Dr. Monica Mergui – Germany

Dr. Mansoor Al Obeid Ali – UAE

Amal Mahmoud – EGYPT

Khaled Al Janeibi – UAE

Nadine Kabbani – UAE

Hend Bin Naiser – UAE

Diplomatic participants

His Excellency Mr. Kamlesh Prakash – Ambassador Of Republic of Fiji

Her Excellency Mrs. Gilena Susana Seliman Fajar – Ambassador of Republic of Malawi

His Excellency Mr. Adrian Macelaru – Ambassador of Romania

Her Excellency Ms. Nicoleta Teodorovici – Consul General of Romania in Dubai

His Excellency Mr. Alisher Salomov – Consul General Uzbekistan in Dubai

His Excellency Mr. Kevin McKenna – Consul General New Zealand in Dubai

His Excellency Mr. Javed Malik – President Diplomat Business Club in Dubai

AWARD WINNERS

       (Keep reading below to see my award mention)

The BEST COLLECTION TROPHY AWARD of the World Fashion Festival SS19 was won by EMULEOS / Designer: Emily Prozinski (USA) with an amazing “Tougher than Diamonds” concept of outfits and unique show.

The BEST DRESS TROPHY AWARD – Baravia Fashion by Gulnar Mukhedinova (Uzbekistan), followed closely by EMULEOS by Emily Prozinski (USA) and Atelier STRAIU’ by Ioana Samarghitan (Italy).

The BEST ACCESSORY BRAND Award – Lacramioara Crisan with a vibrant collection of bags associated with a collection of amazing dresses designed by Alina Gurguta inspired by “The Shape of Blue”.

The BEST MODEL TROPHY AWARD – Sabine Liboa, a superb exotic model from Cameroon.

The BEST EMERGING BRAND – Aelita Couture by Aelita (Kazakhstan) is one of the designers who competed in the first edition of the WFFA as a recognition of her high up climb in less than a year with spectacular collections and shows in France, Monaco, Russia, and Kazakhstan.

The FASHION ICON Award  – VINCENT McDOOM. He is a Celebrity Fashion Designer, Artistic Director to many famous fashion houses including at Louis Vuitton. He is as well a TV Host, Actor and a Judge at Next Top Model shows in Poland, Russia and Belgium.

BEST NEWCOMERS WRITERS Awarded to MARIA ELISA COELHO & GUSTAVO ANNECCHINI. Maria Elisa is a Journalist, writer, and director of Talents of the Oroboro Entertainment Talent Agency and Gustavo is a writer and Director of Oroboro Entertainment Talent Agency, both coming from Brazil.

BEST UAE AMBASSADOR FOR CULTURE & ART was awarded to Dr. MONICA MERGIU, She is a Physician, Writer and Award Winning Author.

The Best Emerging Brand was Awarded to Maria Majari. Maria is the Founder and Creative Director at JADA Dubai, designer of World’s most expensive pair of shoes costing 17 million US Dollars!

The Best Beauty Ambassador for the Middle East – Dr. MANSOOR AL OBEIDL  an Emirati Entrepreneur, Doctor, Actor, and Middle East Regional Director of the World Beauty Congress.

The Best Emerging UAE Beauty Brand – HIND BIN NAISER, Hind is an extraordinary Makeup Artist and owner of the First U.A.E Makeup Brand – “HBN Cosmetics” which was officially launched during WFFA 2018.

Best Emerging Artist – Amal is a writer, motivator, a painting artist and a talented speaker.

Best Emerging Artist – Rodica Benintendi, She has displayed two of her amazing oversized paintings at the WFFA SS19 capturing the fairies and stories of colors and journeys in simple yet complex artwork compositions. The two paintings were inspired by Dubai’s glam and dedicated to WFFA.

The Best Photographer – Emilio Poblete from France.

The Best Travel Blogger – Lenka Josefiova, She has started her blogging journey less than 2 years ago, but she has gained hundreds of thousands of active followers by traveling the world and posting meaningful stories about each place she’s been to.

Best Media Coverage – Moda Dynastie has become an important luxurious lifestyle and fashion magazine, covering the festival with significant details of all designers who showcased at the WFFA 2018.

Best Fashion Blogger – Sarah Shafni.

Sarah has been an active and creative media partner with the World Fashion Festival, publishing and capturingg amazing interviews, photos and editorials with WFFA artists and designers.

Best Avante Garde Makeup – Khrystyna Dmtryuk (Ukraine)

Best Avante Garde Hairstyle – Paula Goia (Romania)

Most Popular Model – Eleonora Massara received the recognition for her high achievement of over competing and winning over 400 beauty pageants in the past 4 years.

  An extravagant fashion event, bringing together designers and artists from across the globe and above all bridging cultures and diversity to the fashion world.

This will definitely be one of the most memorable events, my first blogger award with the World Fashion Festival. Thank you for this award, I am grateful, honored and above all humbled to accept this award.

    World Fashion Festival Awards – 2019 World Fashion Festival (WFF) honors the outstanding contribution and lifetime achievements of fashion icons across seven continents that are dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of fashion, to further creative leadership, artistic, technical and social achievement within the fashion industry.

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The GP F1 track transformed into jumping arena 

Like a veritable theater stage the Port Hercules in the Principality transforms itself periodically. Even when the last remnants of the F1 Grand Prix were still in place waiting to be disassembled, over 1100 tons of sand transported on 60 trucks were carefully spread over the quay on the southern dock, at the foot of the Prince’s Palace, to create a 2025m2 ephemeral arena designed by Luc Musette, plus 1100m2 paddock for 195 horses, an spectator’s tribune, stunning VIP corporate hospitality loges, chic boutiques and the double deck riders’ club, for the traditional and highly anticipated 13thedition of the International Jumping of Monte-Carlo, from June 28-30, 2018, one of the most prestigious stops of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT).

A view of the arena in Monaco@Mario Grassia/LGCT 2018

Flawlessly organized and presided by Diane Fissore, and Jan Tops, professional Gold medal rider and leader in the horse-trading world, the competition is one of the highlights of the LGCT, and it is the third most important sporting event  in the Principality together with the F1 Grand Prix and the Tennis Masters.

Each lap of the LGCT is a Grand Prix of Euro 300,000, with approximately Euro 100,000 for the winner, allotting the emerging points to the general classification: at the end of the circuit, the eighteen best riders will share a purse of Euro 1,000,000. In Monaco the total purse amounts to Euro 393,500 with €285,000 allocated to the Grand Prix prize. A wonderful three-day program including amateur competitions during the day followed by top-level fixtures after sunset.

A cast of star riders & horses on the Monaco’s arena

Only the 30 world best are invited to this illustrious competition with a truly exception casting of riders in a breathtaking venue. The top three in the LGCT ranking came to compete in the Principality:  Two-time LGCT Champion Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS) leads the field on 172 points, just a LGCT Grand Prix win away from Ben Maher (GBR) in second who has 143 points overall. Breathing down his neck is another two time LGCT Champion, Scott Brash (GBR), who sits a further 12 points away.

Former winners were back in action this weekend including 2017 winner Alberto Zorzi (ITA), 2016 winner Emanuele Guadiano (ITA) and 2014 winner Bassem Hassan Mohammed (QAT). Amongst the stars, big names, rising talent and legends of the sport battled for the coveted LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda win, one of the most prestigious accolades in show jumping.

Completing the list of competitors were: World Number 1 Harrie Smolders (NED), John Whitaker (GBR), Marcus Ehning (GER), Bertram Allen (IRL), Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE), Simon Delestre (FRA), Maikel van der Vleuten (NED), Roger-Yves Bost (FRA), Marlon Zanotelli (BRA), Michael Whitaker (GBR), Georgina Bloomberg (USA), Pieter Devos (BEL), Jennifer Gates (USA), Gerco Schroder (NED), Philipp Weishaupt (GER), and Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani (QAT).

Equestrian Federation team of Monaco claimed victory

On Friday, June 29, 2018 in the evening, the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco once again played host to the 8th edition of the Longines Pro Am Cup on Friday evening, which sees an amateur and professional rider pair up to compete for the coveted title with a focus on speed and agility.

Launched by Patron Charlotte Casiraghi in 2010, it emphasizes the family spirit of the sport, with its pace and relay format the audience loves. Set over two rounds, 13 teams took part – including reigning champions Team Sapinda, as well as Team House of Sillage, Team Monte-Carlo Polo Team and Team Virtus, all battling to jump clear and with the fastest combined time.

As the competition went on the eight qualifying teams continued to fight for a podium finish as the crowd clapped and cheered for the riders. Victory went to Mona Ferry and Christian Rhomberg of Team Equestrian Federation of the Principality of Monaco, second to Florence Schwizer-Seydoux and Roger-Yves Bost of Team Equitheme, and third to Team Monaco Aces featuring Jeanne Sadran and Julian Epaillard.

Longines Pro-Am Cup, 1st Team Federation Equestre P. of Monaco, 2 Team Equitheme, 3 team Monaco. Trophies presented by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, Charlotte Casiraghi, D. Fissore, S. Guelat @Stfano Grasso/LCGT

Longines Pro-Am Cup, 1st Team Federation Equestre P. of Monaco, 2 Team Equitheme, 3 team Monaco. Trophies presented by HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover, Charlotte Casiraghi, D. Fissore, S. Guelat @Stfano Grasso/LCGT

A smiling Christian had said after his blistering round: “It’s fun! I’m lucky I have a fast mare that makes even a slow rider like me fast! My teammate did a really good job. I just tried to make her go faster in the second round, but we have a few problems with our language – I don’t speak French!”

Breen claimed victory in thrilling LGCT Grand Prix Prince of Monaco

Under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 9th leg of the Championship race is a long-standing and popular stop on the calendar, with illustrious names listed on the winners’ roster over the years. The Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Prince of Monaco took place on Saturday, June 30 in the evening, the last day of the competition.

With 35 riders qualified, Ireland’s Shane Breen, who was the last rider to go, took the biggest win of his career and dashed Alberto Zorzi’s (ITA) hopes of a back-to-back Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Prince of Monaco Presented by Sapinda win, after a spectacular performance aboard Ipswich van de Wolfsakker on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Breen’s win means he is the latest addition to the GC Playoffs, with a ticket to the elite line-up in the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix that will take place in Prague this December.

Lap of honour for Shane Breen, winner of the LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco presents the trophy to Shane Breen, winner of the LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

The podium 1 Shane Breen (IRL), 2 Alberto Zorzi (ITA) 3 Denis Lynch (IRL). Twith Jan Tops, D. Fissore, Jung Woo-Sung, Samuel Guelat @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Breen finished just tenths of a second ahead of Zorzi and Fair Light van T Heike with Denis Lynch (IRL) and RMF Bella Baloubet taking third.

This would be the biggest win of Breen’s career, and the Irishman punched the air in triumph ecstatic at his win, and place in the GC Playoffs. Breen was quoted saying: “This is my biggest career win and my first time winning at the LGCT Grand Prix. It is a great honor to be here and to be part of the GCL – it’s a great atmosphere. Ipswich is quite a green horse at this level and has had a few fences down this season.  We’ve been knocking on the door but today he jumped fantastically.

He was surprisingly relaxed as he can be quite sharp and has a lot of nervous energy but that was in our favor this evening in Monaco. He produced two super rounds and with Dennis leaving the door slightly open and Aberto with a fantastic quick round, the guys on the ground were saying that if I could do the same numbers my horse is naturally very quick.When I turned for number one, I didn’t have a flier at it, then I went nine strides to the second jump and I had to remind myself not to panick.I got the double jumped and moved on a bit then and fortunately when addressing the last I saw a good stride and took it! I’m now in the LGCT [Super Grand Prix] and I’m elated – it’s an elite group of riders, so I hope I can take Ipswich there again and do well.”

Shane Breen on Ipswich van de Wolfsakker

Shane Breen is the winner of the LGCT Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco presented by Sapinda @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Competing in front of a royal audience

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, H.R.H. Princess Caroline of Hanover and Charlotte Casiraghi watched from the Royal Hospitality as the first riders navigated the exceedingly technical course in the compact sand arena.

Members of Royal Families from around the world, including H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and Prince Talal of Jordan taking their seats for a feast of top show jumping. Bill and Melinda Gates with ringside seats were clearly absorbed in the highest level of show jumping in which their daughter Jennifer competes. The family cheered on Jennifer’s trainer Harrie Smolders (NED) as they watched the Grand Prix from the VIP area.

Melinda and Bill Gates with their daughter Jennifer @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Prince Talal of Jordan and his wife Ghida, Jan Tops @Mario Grassia/LCGT

Edwina Tops-Alexander, Jan Tops, Mike Kawai, Athina Onassis and Julia Tops @Stefano Grasso/LGCT

Next stop is the City of Lights

The Tour moves on to Paris, July 5-8, for the 10th leg of the 2018 Championship race as the action intensifies.

Today’s quote

“To ride a horse is to fly without wings.”Anonymous

The best riders in the world gathered at International Jumping of Monte-Carlo The GP F1 track transformed into jumping arena  Like a veritable theater stage the Port Hercules in the Principality transforms itself periodically.

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Smart Dubai announces winners of the 2nd Smart Dubai Blockchain Challenge

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Smart Dubai announces winners of the 2nd Smart Dubai Blockchain Challenge

With the objective of finding the most promising blockchain solutions from the private sector to assist the implementation of the Dubai Blockchain Strategy, the Blockchain Challenge attracted 200 applications from companies in 85 cities across 44 countries.

The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) has recently announced the winners of this year’s global Blockchain Challenge. The announcement was made at the Blockchain Challenge Presentation and Awarding Ceremony, which took place at the Future Blockchain Summit.

This year’s Blockchain Challenge attracted 200 applications from companies in 85 cities across 44 countries. The contest aims to identify the most promising blockchain solutions from the private sector that can assist in the implementation of the Dubai Blockchain Strategy.

Announced in October 2016 by SDO and the Dubai Future Foundation, the Dubai Blockchain strategy has the objective of transforming Dubai into the first Government in the world to execute all applicable transactions on the Blockchain by 2020

Among the 17 finalists, Ireland’s AID Tech came in first, followed by the UAE’s Smart Crowd and the USA’s Codex. The top 3 winners will receive a total of US$45,000 for their innovation blockchain solutions presented in the challenge, supporting the strategy that aims to make Dubai the first blockchain-powered city within two years. The top 3 winners will also have the opportunity to network with government stakeholders and potentially develop their ideas further in Dubai.

The 17 selected proposals covered 16 industries. The finalists also went through training by a technology startup organisation, followed by the pitching of their concepts to an audience of government leaders, investors and experts from private and public institutions.

 “The global Blockchain Challenge is an important empowerment activity that harnesses the entrepreneurship skills of the private sector achieve Dubai’s ambition of being an industry leader in Blockchain and establishing a Blockchain run ecosystem in the city,” said Her Excellency Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, Director General of SDO.

According to Mr Wesam Lootah, CEO of the Smart Dubai Government, startup challenges such as the Smart Dubai Blockchain Challenge is essential to propel the growth of the blockchain environment in Dubai.

The Dubai Blockchain Strategy revolves around three main pillars: (1) increasing government efficiency by transferring 100% of applicable government transactions to blockchain, (2) creating a blockchain industry and ecosystem and, (3) becoming global leaders in the advancement of blockchain technology.

In October 2017, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) became the world’s first government entity to implement all of its transactions through blockchain technology. DLD has created the Blockchain system using a smart and secure database that records all real estate contracts, including lease registrations, and links them with the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), the telecommunications system, and various property related bills.

In late October, the Dubai Internet of Things (IoT) strategy was launched, seeking to build the world’s most advanced Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem in the world’s smartest city to improve people’s lives.

Last month, Dubai launched a blockchain-powered decentralised learning platform for digital skill development. It also launched a blockchain-enabled virtual marketplace Tourism 2.0 that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators. 

Just last week, Dubai unveiled a blockchain-based corporate registry project. The project aims to streamline the process of setting up and operating a business, roll out digital exchange of trade licenses and related documentation for all business activities, and ensure regulatory compliance across Dubai’s business ecosystem.

Currently, over 20 government and private sector blockchain use cases are in the proof of concept (POC) phase, some of these applications facilitate the renting and buying a property, obtaining non-objections certificates, managing the lifecycle of a vehicle, licensing medical institutions and doctors, obtaining e-prescriptions, enrolling and managing students, and ensuring food safety.