DMCC Partners with Solana Foundation in Dubai
DMCC, a prominent free zone and Dubai’s authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has partnered with the Solana Foundation, dedicated to fostering decentralization, adoption, and security within the Solana network. This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of DMCC members, empowering them to leverage Solana’s advanced blockchain platform to develop and expand their businesses.
The Solana Foundation will provide technical and business development support to DMCC Crypto Centre members and extend its grant program to DMCC companies. Additionally, they will collaborate on educational initiatives, including webinars on essential Web3 topics.
Partnership Benefits
- Technical and business development support for DMCC Crypto Centre members
- Grant program extension to DMCC companies
- Collaborative educational initiatives, including webinars
- Integration into DMCC Crypto Centre’s network of partners, investors, and service providers
- Access to a world-class blockchain platform and dedicated Solana engineering teams
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “Solana is one of the most prominent blockchains in the world, boasting a market capitalisation of USD 8 billion, placing it in the top 10 largest crypto projects globally. Through this landmark signing, we will provide complimentary set up and business licensing for Solana ecosystem projects whilst our members can access a world-class blockchain platform and dedicated Solana engineering teams that can take their businesses to new heights. Providing this type of supportive environment is our core philosophy for the DMCC Crypto Centre. It is through this strategy that we have developed one of the most dynamic and value-creating ecosystems for Web3 firms, offering the largest concentration of crypto, blockchain and Web3 businesses across the MENA region – and a central driver behind Dubai’s rise into the biggest global Web3 innovation hub.”
Dan Albert, Executive Director, Solana Foundation, added: “With its high density of crypto companies and pro-growth attitude, providing support to the DMCC was a natural fit as we look to tap into the abundant Web3 value in Dubai. We look forward to working with members of the Crypto Centre to onboard them to our chain, as well as introducing our existing ecosystem to DMCC so they can also scale their operations.”
The DMCC Crypto Centre serves as a comprehensive ecosystem for companies specializing in Web3 and blockchain technologies, offering all the necessary resources for crypto businesses and entrepreneurs to establish and expand their operations.
