Paul Dawalibi

Paul Dawalibi brings over two decades of experience as a technology entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and globally recognized startup evangelist. He is a well-known voice in the MENA region's technology and gaming sectors, and has built a reputation as one of the most influential voices in the MENA region's burgeoning technology and gaming ecosystems. Dawalibi is a prolific creator, speaker, and investor who hosts Game Changers on CNBC Arabia, a show broadcast to over 50 million homes across the Middle East, and is the author of Metaverse Dream.

Dawalibi holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Early in his career, Paul held sales and marketing positions at IBM, American Express and Sun Microsystems.

His expertise is frequently sought by governments, venture funds, family offices, and Fortune 500 companies looking to understand and navigate disruptive new technologies. Dawalibi has worked extensively with both startups and governments, bringing a strong track record in bridging traditional industries with emerging technologies.

Career History

• CEO of Innovation City (formerly RAK Digital Assets Oasis), leading the first AI and innovation-focused free zone in the UAE
• CEO of Holodeck Ventures/Holodeck Media, a leading global media and technology company focused on gaming, esports, metaverse, and web3
• President & CEO of Praized Media, a technology company focused on leveraging social media to generate leads through real-time conversations
• Senior executive at Bell Canada, responsible for building out their cloud computing business
• Partner at Dawalibi Capital, focused on funding and building new technology companies
• Venture capitalist at Garage Technology Ventures Canada, focused on internet, software, and mobile investments
• Founder and CEO of Cereal Technologies (pre-2006), focused on the development of mobile applications

What Paul Dawalibi could bring to RAK Digital Assets Oasis: Based on his documented career spanning gaming, metaverse, Web3, and emerging technologies, Dawalibi is well-positioned to execute the organization's mission to become a global hub for digital innovation. His appointment signals RAK DAO's ambition to become a leading global ecosystem for future-forward industries, with his expertise aligning with the free zone's focus on Web3, AI, blockchain, and gaming. His media presence spanning 50+ million households across the Middle East and established investor relationships across venture capital, governments, and Fortune 500 companies should accelerate RAK DAO's global partnerships and ecosystem development.

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