YAL Media Partner, Arabian Business, recently held Startup SME Academy themed as “Blockchain” that highlights the views on the future of blockchain, the fast-growing platform for digital assets and cryptocurrencies, the virtual means of exchange which it supports. Dr. Habib Al Mulla, Chairman of Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla, talked about the future of blockchain and cryptocurrencies in the UAE from a legal perspective during his Opening Speech. Startup SME Academy is a quarterly breakfast workshop that serves as a hub for conversation about the latest business opportunities, startup disruptions, funding deals, legal and regulatory steps to follow, and more. It features entrepreneurs, established SME leaders, government representatives and well-known investors, and acts as a networking and informative platform for the Middle East’s growing start-up community, offering advice and insights from key industry experts