Walid Abou Zaki
Walid, a Lebanese-French national, began his career in banking before transitioning to Al-Iktissad WalAamal Co. in 2002, where he focused on expanding its conferences and events internationally. In 2006, he moved to Dubai, playing a pivotal role in growing the company’s presence in the GCC and UAE, while also managing teams in Turkey and Switzerland.
In 2018, Walid founded Unlock Blockchain, a bilingual specialized media platform that has since become the leading source of blockchain and crypto news and analysis in the MENA region. Unlock has been instrumental in establishing Dubai and the UAE as a global destination for blockchain companies, hosting major events that have attracted key industry players.
While Unlock’s primary focus is as a media platform, it also operates a supportive communication arm, leveraging its expertise to offer content creation and PR services within the blockchain space.