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First University In The UAE And Third In The World To Issue Digital Degrees Using Block Chain Technology |
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The British University in Dubai's (BUiD) Graduating batch of 2017 were the first in the country and third in the world to receive a Digital, Blockchain Degree during the Graduation Ceremony that was held Under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chancellor of BUiD, on December 13, 2017 at Al Mamzar Cultural and research Centre. These Digital Degrees have already received the proof of Concept (POC) that is the first step in generating a digital certification using the Blockchain Technology. The concept of digital Degrees is BUiD's way of showing its commitment towards HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoumn, Vice-President of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai's Blockchain Strategy of UAE Government and other organizations going paperless by 2020. This project is a result of the collaboration of University of Nicosia and BUiD's Dubai Centre for Risk and Innovation (DCRI). Dr. Maria Papadaki, Managing Director of DCRI and Assistant Professor at The British University in Dubai was instrumental in bringing the latest Blockchain technology encrypted degrees concept to BUiD and the UAE. Associate Professor, Dr Sherief Abdallah an Academic expert of The British University in Dubai, in the area of AI and Robotics played a vital role in the execution of the project. Dr Maria Papadaki, Director of DCRI said, "With the launch of DCRI at BUiD our goal is to bring the latest research, trainings and innovation to Dubai utilizing the latest technologies, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Risk Management to name a few. Our Digital Degree using Blockchain Technology is our first project to implement these technologies and is done in collaboration with the University of Nicosia, the world leader in Blockchain education and applications. We are currently exploring additional opportunities to bring about Innovation to various Governmental and non-Governmental projects within UAE and internationally." |
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