Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni Joins Polkadot’s Aventus & Truth Network as Strategic Advisor to Accelerate UAE Blockchain Expansion

Aventus, a pioneer in enterprise blockchain technology and an established rollup on Polkadot, today announces the appointment of Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni as Strategic Advisor to its executive leadership, including its appchain, Truth Network. In this role, Dr. Al Zarouni will support Aventus and Truth Network’s strategic initiatives to deepen their presence across the United Arab Emirates.

Dr. Al Zarouni is a recognized authority in emerging technologies, with more than two decades of experience in blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital forensics. As CEO of the Dubai Blockchain Center, he has played a pivotal role in fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem and supporting the growth of blockchain ventures in the UAE and beyond. His leadership in the blockchain community through the Dubai Blockchain Center will inform his strategic guidance.

“It’s a pleasure to support Aventus and the Truth Network as they scale their presence in the region. Their modular blockchain infrastructure and commitment to real-world utility are strongly aligned with the broader goals of innovation and digital transformation in the UAE,” said Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni.

This appointment follows the launch of Aventus 2.0, a significant upgrade to the Aventus ecosystem that introduces custom appchains, enhanced tokenomics, and expanded community governance. Truth Network operates as one such appchain, leveraging Aventus’s enterprise-grade infrastructure alongside the security, scalability, and interoperability of the broader Polkadot ecosystem.

“We’re honored to welcome Dr. Marwan Al Zarouni to the Aventus family at a key time for our expansion. His unmatched experience in blockchain ecosystem building and digital strategy will help us accelerate adoption in the UAE and beyond,” said Alan Vey, Founder of Aventus Network and CEO of Aventus Services.

Recently, Truth Network gained traction with the rollout of SI Predict – a sports-focused prediction platform launched in collaboration with Sports Illustrated. The NBA Finals activation drew tens of thousands of users into Web3, generating record engagement and on-chain transaction volume. Dr. Al Zarouni’s extensive experience across enterprise and startup ecosystems uniquely positions him to help Aventus and Truth Network expand responsibly and securely within this evolving landscape. “Dr. Al Zarouni’s appointment marks a major milestone in our mission to bring decentralized markets to the mainstream. His insights and ecosystem perspective will help us drive impactful adoption in this dynamic region,” added Paul Traill, CEO of Truth Network.

About Aventus
Aventus is a next-generation blockchain platform built for enterprise adoption, enabling scalable, interoperable solutions through its own parachain on the Polkadot ecosystem.

About Truth Network
Truth Network is a purpose-built appchain for prediction markets across sports, media, and enterprise sectors. Its framework supports up to 50,000 independent validators to ensure decentralized verification and tamper-proof market outcomes.