SiGMA Magazine unveils latest edition at AIBC Eurasia in Dubai
This week, SiGMA Magazine launched its highly anticipated latest edition, aligning its release with the AIBC Eurasia summit taking place in Dubai. As a leading publication at the forefront of frontier industries, the special tech-focused issue delves into the Middle Eastern markets, particularly the UAE��s emerging status as a growing tech hub, new areas of industry and the ethical considerations circling new tech.
Featuring exclusive insights from industry experts and thought leaders, the edition includes in-depth interviews with notable contributors such as Dr. Sameer Al Ansari and Belal Jassoma – both key figures on the AIBC Eurasia stage this week. With this release, SiGMA Magazine continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier voice for thought leadership.
As we embark on the first leg of the 2025 SiGMA World Tour, there��s no better place to kick things off than Dubai – our fifth time in this dynamic city. In just a few short years, Dubai has cemented itself as a global hub for innovation, investment, and cutting-edge technology, making it the perfect launchpad for what promises to be a game-changing year.
From AI-driven gaming solutions to the next frontier of blockchain, Dubai continues to set the gold standard for industry growth, drawing visionaries, disruptors, and investors from across the world. This edition of SiGMA Magazine dives deep into the trends shaping the future, highlights the key players driving progress, and showcases why Dubai remains a powerhouse for global business.
As Prof. Alexei Grinbaum, Chair of the European Commission AI Ethics Committee emphasises in his interview on page 28, there’s a growing consensus that the future hinges not just on policy, but on collective innovation and responsibility. ��The challenge isn��t just writing laws,�� he says. ��It��s making them work in practice.
Dr. Sameer Al Ansari, CEO for Ras Al Khaimah Digital Asset Oasis also explores the importance of providing a climate of support through proactive regulatory frameworks, fostering trust, and bringing legitimacy to the sector by empowering future generations to lead in the digital assets landscape. RAK DAO offers a dedicated ecosystem for digital asset companies, and aims to position the UAE as a leader in the MENA region and on the global stage. Read more about his plans for RAK DAO starting page 23.
The UAE also stands on the brink of exciting and transformative change in other frontier sectors. As the UAE prepares to rewrite its narrative on gambling, the announcement of the establishment of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) brings broader economic diversification efforts – offering a glimpse into a bright future for the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Starting page 17, Aristocrat Gaming’s VP of Commercial for EMEA & LATAM, Andrew Sackey, discusses the company’s historic acquisition of the first UAE gaming supplier licence, market expansion strategy, and commitment to responsible gaming, innovation, and partnership in the region’s evolving regulatory landscape.
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