Bartosz Lipinski, the Head of Product Engineering at Solana, discussed the advantages and future of the Solana blockchain in an interview with Euronews Next. Solana, often referred to as 'the Ethereum killer,' is known for its fast and cost-effective transactions. Despite criticisms regarding its level of decentralization, Lipinski highlighted that the Solana Foundation is working to increase the network's decentralization, aiming to match that of Bitcoin and Ethereum. He emphasized the ease of building on the Solana network and the support available for startups, including access to venture funds and engineering expertise. The interview took place during the Solana Hacker House World Tour event in Dubai.

On International Women's Day, Melissa Fleming, the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, emphasized the importance of girls' education for achieving gender equality. Speaking at the Dubai Expo, she highlighted the challenges faced by girls out of school, including increased vulnerability to violence and forced marriage. Fleming also pointed out the positive impact of policies and laws that promote equality and justice. The World Economic Forum's report showed some improvement in the UAE but still ranked it low for women's economic participation.