Karate Combat KC46 Dubai
KC46 will be held on Saturday, April 20th
First professional sports league gamified by blockchain access tokens
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 23, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — Karate Combat, the world's premier full-contact professional striking league, has announced a partnership with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Sports Council (DSC). We are partnering to bring Karate Combat 46 (KC46) to the Emirates this spring.
In what is expected to be the league's biggest event to date, KC46 is collaborating with TOKEN2049 for the event on Saturday, April 20th. As part of the collaboration, KC46 will be part of the official program of TOKEN2049 Week Dubai, giving conference attendees the chance to watch one of the world's most innovative sports leagues through special tickets and meet event ambassadors at the conference. provide. KC46 is presented by UFC Hall of Famers Georges St-Pierre (GSP) and Bas Rutten, as well as Mike Mailak, author and co-host of the Impaulsive podcast.
Karate Combat is the first professional sports league managed and gamified by a token called the $KARATE token. KC46 will be held during TOKEN2049 Week, the emirate's largest Web3 gathering, bringing together over 15,000 members of the global cryptocurrency community. All fans can join the league by downloading Karate Combat's iOS and Android apps.
In the week leading up to KC46, the league will host special events at some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including a fighters press conference featuring the Museum of the Future and a showdown in front of the Dubai Flame. Karate Combat's signature 3D VFX background will also feature the Dubai skyline with an exciting futuristic twist.
Asim Zaidi, chairman of the Karate Combat League, said: And I have to say that the event we are planning in Dubai will definitely break the internet. No one entertains us more than we do. With the support of DET and DSC, we are about to shake up the martial arts world. stay tuned! “
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, Dubai Economic and Tourism Authority said: “KC46 is an exciting addition to Dubai's annual calendar of business, leisure and sporting events. As the host of many major championships and tournaments, Dubai has grown into a major sports tourism destination and KC46 is an exciting addition to Dubai's annual calendar of business, leisure and sporting events. It serves to further strengthen the city's position as an event hub. In line with Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to further consolidate Dubai's position as one of the world's top three cities for business and leisure. , Dubai's events and festivals attract the world's top entertainment, lifestyle and sports stars.Dubai's modern facilities and purpose-built venues to accommodate these events ensure a vibrant atmosphere across the city. This, along with easy access to experiences and nearby markets, makes Dubai a very attractive place to host events, and also for fighters and fans who can explore our exciting city.”
His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, said: “We are delighted that this tournament joins the list of many prominent and high-profile events held in Dubai. The tournament also reinforces Dubai’s status as a city that supports sports and the number of sporting events held in Dubai. It also confirms a great environment for emergence and growth. We are eager for the success of this prestigious league and that this is the beginning of further continuation and success of the event.”
Saeed Hareb added: “Since the beginning of this year, Dubai has hosted many international tournaments in various sports, and for fans of karate and martial arts in general, it is no surprise that a world-class event is being held here. There is no doubt about it. It provides an opportunity to see the stars of this sport and also serves as a motivation for all practitioners of this sport in the country. The UAE is home to over 200 nationalities from all over the world. We have a diverse community of people, each with their own favorite sport that they avidly follow and watch the stars of,” added Saeed Hareb.
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About Dubai Economy and Tourism (DET)
With the ultimate vision of making Dubai one of the world's leading commercial centres, investment hubs and tourist destinations, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) positions the emirate as a leading global economic and tourism hub, and Improve the city's economic and tourism competitiveness indicators, in line with the goals of Economic Agenda D33. D33 aims to double the size of the emirate's economy over the next decade and strengthen its position among the world's top three cities. Under this mandate, DET will work to further strengthen Dubai's diverse and innovative services-based economy, attracting world-class talent, providing a world-class business environment and accelerating productivity growth. We are promoting it. Additionally, DET supports Dubai's vision to become the world's best city to visit, live and work by holistically promoting Dubai's diverse destination offering, unique lifestyle and excellent quality of life. We are supporting.
DET is the primary agency responsible for planning, supervising, developing and marketing Dubai's business and tourism sectors. It is also responsible for licensing and classifying all types of businesses, including hotels, tour operators and travel agencies. The DET portfolio includes Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), Dubai Business License Corporation (DBLC), Dubai Consumer Protection and Fair Trading Corporation (DCCPFT), Dubai Small and Medium Enterprises, Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing Corporation (DCTCM), Dubai Festivals and Includes retail. Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai College of Tourism (DCT).
About Dubai Sports Council (DSC)
Dubai Sports Council was established on 30 November 2005 in accordance with the decree of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, and is based in Dubai. It is a public institution responsible for the development of the sports sector. Emirates. Currently, under the leadership of Chairman His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, DSC organizes and supports more than 400 events annually. This includes not only a prestigious sporting festival, but also awards and conferences that promote excellence, creativity and creativity. Innovation in the world of sports. The council oversees the activities of his seven local sports clubs in Dubai, raising awareness about the importance of sport and physical activity and turning it into a way of life for the community.
But DSC's mission is not only to promote sport, raise awareness and develop talent, but also to support creativity, value both individual and organizational excellence, and ensure that Dubai is a place of health, well-being and vitality. It's about helping a country become a country. To enhance knowledge and culture of professionalism, we have hosted many international conferences and symposiums since 2006, including the annual Dubai International Sports Conference, where we have invited luminaries from the world of sports to share their visions and thoughts. I've been doing it. The council also aims to develop the sports industry in the UAE and globally through initiatives such as the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, and works with multiple sports bodies to promote a number of major It hosts international sports championships.
About Karate Combat (KC)
Karate Combat is the world's premier full-contact striking league, blending the excitement of live-action full-contact karate with an immersive CGI environment powered by the Epic Games Unreal game and virtual production engine. Olympic medalists and national champions from around the world, he is just some of the elite black belts invited to compete in eight different weight classes aiming for the Karate Martial Arts World Championship. Streamed and broadcast to more than 100 countries around the world, the league is owned by Sensei Foundation, a Cayman Islands Foundation Company, and its affiliates.
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