Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation taps chief AI advisor + Snorble appoints digital assets head, Al Jasmi added to Olympics’ Asia council’s board

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation appointed Ron Young (LinkedIn) as chief knowledge and AI Advisor, according to a statement. Young is the founder of UK-based AI consultancy Knowledge Associates, and brings over two decades of experience in knowledge management and AI systems.

Children’s educational technology provider Snorble appointed Saeed Al Darmaki (LinkedIn) to its global advisory board as digital assets ecosystem leader representing the UAE, according to a press release. He will be responsible for supporting the company in developing content to improve financial literacy among young learners, including digital currencies and savings strategies, as the company prepares to launch its products in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

Background: Al Darmaki has expertise in blockchain and DeFi, as well as global finance and technology, as a partner with Web3 platform Terablock and non-executive director at GCEX.

President of the UAE Badminton Federation Noura Al Jasmi (LinkedIn) secured a seat on the executive board of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for the 2024-2028 term, Wam reports. Elected during the OCA General Assembly in New Delhi, Al Jasmi received votes from all 43 participating nations, marking the first time a UAE representative has claimed this position through election.