CryptoMondays Successfully Launches MENA Chapter in Dubai with founders, investors, traders and Builders in Attendance on a Busy Monday

Dubai, UAE – September 30, 2026, CryptoMondays, the world’s largest in-real-life Web3 community, officially launched its MENA chapter on Monday, September 28, 2026, bringing together 190 registrations for an evening of high-impact panels, networking, and community building. Hosted at the Tacenda Lounge on the 68th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, the event delivered on its core promise: no pitch-only floors, just a room full of builders leaving with more than they brought.

Led by Vaibhavv Ali, co-founder of Cryptonite UAE, the launch successfully connected industry leaders, investors, and founders from across the ecosystem.

“MENA already has the builders,” Ali remarked during the event. “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.”

The evening’s agenda featured three engaging panels addressing the most pressing topics in Web3 and digital assets:

– Building Web3’s Next Chapter From Dubai: Moderated by Vaibhavv Ali, the discussion featured insights from 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 Future: A visionary panel with Saqr Ereiqat (Secretary General, Dubai Digital Asset Association | 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 featuring trader | investor | Content Creator Sanjay Saini. – In addition to the panels, the event featured an exclusive keynote presentation, Minds by Animoca Brands, seamlessly bridging into hours of open conversation and Networking.

The successful turnout of participants highlighted the massive demand for genuine community spaces in the region’s rapidly growing crypto landscape. The launch was made possible through the support of key partners, including Crypto Mondays MENA, 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.

With 58 active chapters globally and over 150,000 members, CryptoMondays continues its mission to provide a space where individuals can learn, earn, and connect. The newly established MENA chapter is set to serve as the central hub for the region’s decentralized future, uniting visionaries across major Middle Eastern and North African cities. About CryptoMondays MENA

MENA Edition is the regional room for CryptoMondays, spanning Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Doha, Cairo, and everyone building between them. Operating with the same rule as every CryptoMondays chapter since 2018leave with more than you brought the community focuses on true connection and builder-centric networking without the need for a conference badge.

Media Contact: Vaibhavv Ali CryptoMondays MENA / Cryptonite UAE | [email protected]Event Page