BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a7aab59cfd6a DTSTART:20251105T090000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20251105T110000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:Launch of the first Arabic edition of the course on the use of bloc kchain in trade facilitation CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:Following the success of the English and Spanish editions of th e course on “The Use of Blockchain in Trade Facilitation” in 2024 and early 2025\, UN Trade and Development and the UN Economic and Social Commi ssion for Western Asia (ESCWA) will host online the Opening Ceremony of th e first Arabic edition of this course on 5 November 2025\, from 10:00 AM t o 12:00 PM (CET). The course explores the concept of blockchain and raise s awareness on the possibilities and obstacles associated with using such a technology in trade facilitation. Additionally\, it provides a practical understanding for decision-makers and practitioners about the advantages\ , conditions and adequate environment needed to ensure the successful impl ementation of blockchain technology. The event is open to all stakeholder s who have previously registered for the course. Registrations can be done here. During the event\, there will be an introduction to the course met hodology\, followed by the release and presentation of the first module\, "\;Understanding the potential use of blockchain in trade facilitation "\;\, delivered by experts in blockchain. The session will provide pa rticipants with an opportunity to answer potential questions regarding the course. https://indico.un.org/event/1020423/"\; data-entity-type=&qu ot\;external\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/lau nch-first-arabic-edition-course-use-blockchain-trade-facilitation DTSTAMP:20260811T045553Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR