Sui Launches Incubator in Dubai for Blockchain Innovation

Layer 1 blockchain Sui has introduced a hub in Dubai, marking the first of a global network of centers created to support developers and entrepreneurs in the blockchain space.

"The vision is to be the heart of hackathons and implementation even in Dubai," said Kostas Chalkias, co-founder and chief cryptographer at Mysten Labs, the developers behind the Sui network.

Chalkias, originally from Greece and recently arrived from California, envisions a future where solution engineers operate in Dubai, driving rapid project implementation.

"Like Leonidas, the Greek war hero, we are bringing an army of developers. Initially, we are bringing a small army but with big brains," he remarked, emphasizing the hub's potential for quick project development.
Translation: Поскольку мы проповедуем идею, мы сможем сесть на два часа и создать концепт на месте. Никакая другая блокчейн-технология не может создатьProof of Concept (PoC) на месте. Это не происходило раньше.

In collaboration with the Ghaf Group, this incubator aims to create an agile environment for developing blockchain solutions, hoping ultimately to assist the UAE government with digitalization efforts.

Building a Legacy

Chalkias mentioned that the overall goal is to foster rigorous engagement in the blockchain community, committing to running hackathons regularly.

"UAE is top for deals but not the actual development. We want to invest in the region and bring engineering capacity," he concluded.