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The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai hosted the signing of an important cooperation between Pondok Pesantren Darul Fiqih from Lamongan, East Java, and Dubai Blockchain Center and Sphynx Lab from New Zealand. The signing took place on Thursday, October 17.

As quoted from Media Indonesia, the event was attended by Gus Adziem, the caretaker of the Islamic boarding school; Khalifa AlJaziri AlShehhi, Co-Founder of Dubai Blockchain Center; and Zaidoun Al-Owbydi, CEO of Sphynx Lab. Indonesian Consul General to Dubai, Denny Lesmana, was also present to witness this historic event, along with Kusuma Pradopo, regional director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The signing ceremony was made even more special by all participants wearing sarongs, which symbolize the strength of the pesantren culture. This traditional costume shows that modern innovations such as Blockchain can be in line with Indonesia's cultural values.

This cooperation is part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). By introducing Blockchain technology in Islamic boarding schools, Indonesia's young generation is invited to not only study religion but also enter the world of future technology. This aims to keep them relevant and ready for the digital era. Blockchain technology is an advanced database mechanism that enables transparent sharing of information within a business network. A blockchain database stores data in blocks that are linked together in a chain.

The signing at the Consulate General in Dubai is not just a formal agreement but also proof that tradition and technology can go hand in hand, building a better future for Indonesia.