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.
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Walid Abou Zaki
FounderFounder & CEO / Editor-in-Chief of Unlock Blockchain
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About Walid Abou Zaki
Projects Founded
- Unlock Blockchain
Career Timeline
Pre-2017
Media and communications career in the MENA region. Studied at Beirut Arab University.
2017–2018
Founded Unlock Blockchain as a bilingual crypto and blockchain media platform for the MENA region.
2018–2023
Built Unlock Blockchain into a recognized MENA blockchain media brand; expanded event moderation and institutional coverage.
2024–2026
Continued leading Unlock Blockchain editorial and events focus on UAE/Saudi regulation, tokenization and institutional digital assets. Active at Bitcoin MENA 2026.
Key Contributions
Unlock Blockchain Founding
Founded the leading bilingual English-Arabic blockchain media platform for the MENA region, filling a significant gap in regional crypto journalism.
MENA Crypto Media Coverage
Built editorial coverage of UAE, Saudi, and broader MENA digital asset regulatory developments, reaching regional policymakers and industry participants.
Bilingual Blockchain Journalism
Established bilingual (English/Arabic) publishing infrastructure, making blockchain news and analysis accessible to Arabic-speaking audiences.
Institutional Event Moderation
Organized and moderated industry events connecting blockchain projects, regulators, and investors in the MENA market.
Policy & Regulatory Coverage
Provided sustained coverage of MENA crypto regulation, including VARA (UAE), Saudi CMA, and tokenization frameworks relevant to regional institutional adoption.
