Walid Abou Zaki

Walid Abou Zaki is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of Unlock Blockchain, a bilingual English-Arabic crypto and blockchain media platform focused on the MENA region. Founded around 2017–2018, Unlock Blockchain covers cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, tokenization, and institutional blockchain adoption across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and broader Middle East markets. Abou Zaki brings a background in media and communications, having studied at Beirut Arab University, and has developed Unlock Blockchain into a recognized editorial and events platform for the MENA blockchain ecosystem. His dual role as CEO and Editor-in-Chief underscores his involvement in both the commercial and editorial direction of the outlet. As of 2026, Unlock Blockchain continues to cover UAE and Saudi regulatory developments, central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, and institutional digital asset adoption, while also organizing and moderating industry events. Its editorial content represents journalistic coverage and should be distinguished from regulated financial advice.