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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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things that make sense at TheBlock. Street
a 6,000 sq. ft. ecosystem in the heart of Dubai.
a stage for your panels and launches. a podcast studio built for your brand's voice.
a launchpad with a massive curved led, a café to keep the energy up, an outdoor terrace for the moments in between.
600+ guests. one address. TheBlock. Street.
five events. one week. one address. 🧡
here’s what’s happening at TheBlock. Street this week 👇
mon 19 / @CENTURY21 x TheBlock.
a private evening. a new partnership.
wed 21 / business & breakfast by TheCircle. #4
40 curated guests. 10 chats. 5 minutes each.
from 9:30am → luma.com/theblock-ycfj
thu 22 / crisis ceo masterclass
leading through crisis, disruption and geopolitical uncertainty. practical, not theoretical.
from 4pm → luma.com/pe0k6ivg
fri 23 / ai in healthcare unconference #4 @BrettKing
no stage. no panels. just the right people in one room.
from 10am → luma.com/theblock-t3t9
sun 25 / indie hackers meetup w/ @DevinAI + @marclou
builders, makers, solo founders. open networking.
from 3pm → luma.com/8mw62kq8
in the heart of Dubai at One Central.
pick yours.
TheBlock. retweeted
Dubai, let's meet!
📍 TheBlock
📅 Sun, Oct 25
🕣 3:00–6:00 PM
I'm organizing the 13rd Indie Hackers meetup with the help of @cognition. See you there!
RSVP → luma.com/8mw62kq8
🤖 Made with AI
ever wondered what happens on the other side of the pitch?
founder sessions #4 with @Ignyte_AE .
investor AMA.
Paras Barot (the blck bk) + Sofia Kostiunina (uae rcp, 100vp) on how they scout, what they look for, where the capital’s going.
then the floor’s yours.
tomorrow. 11am. innovation one, difc.
seats are limited 👇
luma.com/theblock-nau9
TheBlock. retweeted
⚡ Kraken just received Full Market Approval from VARA, covering Broker-Dealer and Management & Investment Services.
UAE clients get AED pairs, on-chain staking, and xStocks. Institutional clients get OTC + Kraken Prime.
Dubai’s regulated crypto market just got bigger.
vara.ae/en/licenses-and-regi…
#TheBlockAdvisory #VARA
theblock. x future proptech summit 🤝
@Future_Proptech
3rd edition. 03–04 nov. dubai.
ai-driven real estate. smart infrastructure. proptech investment.
leaders, innovators, investors, startups, policymakers. one room.
see you at #FPS26
Blockchain Performance & AI
6/ Sui’s offchain tunnels reach 40.6M TPS in AI agent test
Sui says its programmable offchain tunnels reached 40.6 million transactions per second during a live stress test simulating high-frequency activity between AI agents. The test demonstrates the technology’s potential to support intensive automated interactions.
Stablecoins & DeFi
7/ Paxos launches its $3B USDG stablecoin on Arbitrum
Paxos’ USDG stablecoin is now live on Arbitrum, as the network proposes 100 million ARB in incentives to drive adoption and liquidity. The launch expands USDG’s reach into Arbitrum’s ecosystem, while the proposed incentives aim to support its growth.
Dubai’s first AI juice bar just opened its doors at TheBlock. Street 🍹
Meet Suzy, our AI. Tell her your mood, and she creates a drink made only for you.
Customise your cup and enjoy a juice that’s one of one.
📍 One Central, at TheBlock. Street, Dubai
what makes TheBlock. Street alive is the community behind it.
you show up. you make it special.
many events. many memories. many plans for what’s next.
book your event and make yourself at home at TheBlock. Street 🤍
new talk of the town episode is here.
Kevin McKenzie is back. one year later. team tripled. new platform. big us push.
us setup or dubai setup? don't confuse the two.
visas. payments. fees. and the rejected payment that started it all.
full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=SxKezs3j…