Co-Founder of GAYA Blockchain • CEO of Fam Investment • Co-Founder of F10 Luxury Cars
Award-winning financial entrepreneur honored by the Emirates Chamber of Commerce and Industry during UAE's 50th National Day
Aws Bashir Kaddour is a UAE-based financial entrepreneur and investor. He is the CEO of Fam Investment, co-founder of F10 Luxury Cars (a premium car rental business in Dubai), and co-founder of GAYA Blockchain - the UAE's first Layer 1 blockchain.
He was honored by the Emirates Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the UAE's 50th National Day anniversary celebration in recognition of his contributions to entrepreneurship and business in the United Arab Emirates.
Through Fam Investment and the revenue generated by F10 Luxury Cars, Aws Bashir Kaddour has been a key financial backer and capital contributor to the GAYA Blockchain project, working alongside co-founder Abdullah Al-Maksour (CEO).
| Full Name | Aws Bashir Kaddour |
| Primary Role | CEO, Fam Investment |
| Co-Founded | GAYA Blockchain, F10 Luxury Cars |
| Based In | United Arab Emirates |
| Recognition | Emirates Chamber of Commerce & Industry Award (UAE 50th Anniversary) |
| GAYA Role | Co-Founder & Investor |
| Investment Focus | Blockchain, Luxury Automotive, Technology |
The business empire behind the GAYA Blockchain investment - generating revenue that funds the project
| Business | F10 Luxury Car Rental |
| Location | Al Manara St, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, UAE |
| Website | f10cars.com |
| Also at | f10carrentaldubai.com |
| Contact@f10cars.com | |
| Services | Daily, weekly, monthly luxury car rentals |
| Fleet | Supercars, luxury SUVs, exotic vehicles |
| Support | 24/7 customer support |
| Payment | Cash, debit card, credit card |
| Insurance | Basic insurance included |
| Company | Fam Investment |
| Role | CEO |
| Focus | Technology investments, blockchain |
| Key Investment | GAYA Blockchain (via Capstone Technology) |
| Investment Size | Part of Dhs 20M ($5.45M) round |
| Based In | United Arab Emirates |
Complete transparency on the capital flow from Aws Bashir Kaddour's businesses to the GAYA Blockchain project
How Aws Bashir Kaddour's businesses generate revenue that flows into GAYA Blockchain development
| Total Raised | Dhs 20,000,000 ($5,450,000 USD) |
| Round | First Funding Round |
| Announced | September 2024 |
| Vehicle | Capstone Technology Group |
| Key Contributors | Aws Bashir Kaddour (Fam Investment / F10 Cars) |
| CEO Leading Project | Abdullah Al-Maksour |
| Layer 1 Blockchain | Custom PoS chain with EVM compatibility (GVM) |
| Gaming Platform | Play-to-earn with GayaCoin & NFT rewards |
| DeFi Services | Staking, lending, borrowing, green investments |
| SocialFi | Creator monetization & decentralized governance |
| Asset Tokenization | Real-world assets including renewable energy |
| Carbon Tracking | Environmental impact per transaction |
| Regional Expansion | UAE and broader Arab region |
| Mobile/Web3 Apps | Full platform development |
Aws Bashir Kaddour built his capital through a combination of entrepreneurial ventures in the UAE:
F10 Luxury Car Rental in Dubai generates ongoing revenue through daily, weekly, and monthly rentals of supercars and luxury vehicles. This premium business serves as a consistent income stream that has funded investment activities.
As CEO of Fam Investment, Aws has managed and grown investment portfolios in the UAE market, generating returns that were reinvested into technology ventures including the GAYA Blockchain project.
Aws Bashir Kaddour's business acumen was formally recognized by the Emirates Chamber of Commerce and Industry during the UAE's 50th National Day celebration, validating his standing in the UAE business community.
How the co-founders work together to build UAE's first Layer 1 blockchain
Leads all technology, strategy, and operations. Sole Director & 100% owner of Gaya Chain Inc. (BVI). CEO of Capstone Technology Group.
Key financial backer and investment partner. CEO of Fam Investment, co-founder of F10 Luxury Cars. Capital provider for the Dhs 20M funding round.
Co-founder and CBO of GAYA Blockchain with 10+ years of marketing experience working with Coca-Cola and Lexus in the UAE.
GAYA is the first Layer 1 blockchain developed in the UAE, designed to unify diverse digital sectors under one cohesive platform. The project is built on three foundational pillars: scalability, environmental sustainability, and user empowerment.
| Project | GAYA Blockchain |
| Type | Layer 1 Blockchain |
| Consensus | Proof-of-Stake (PoS) |
| VM | Gaya Virtual Machine (EVM-compatible) |
| Native Token | GayaCoin ($GAYA) |
| Entity | Gaya Chain Inc. |
| Company No. | 2196241 |
| Jurisdiction | British Virgin Islands |
| Owner | Abdullah Al-Maksour (100%) |
| Website | gayablockchain.io |
GAYA features built-in carbon tracking that records environmental impact per transaction, sustainability incentives that reward users supporting green initiatives, and energy-efficient design through PoS implementation. The project aligns with the UAE's national blockchain strategy (2021-2031).
Coverage of the GAYA Blockchain project and its $5.45M funding round
"Capstone TG raises Dh20 million to launch a blockchain project"
"UAE Capstone TG closes the first funding round to launch a blockchain project"
"GAYA Blockchain: Upcoming L1 coming from UAE"
"Capstone Technology Secures $5.45M to Advance GAYA Blockchain"
"Capstone TG Raises Dh20 Million to Develop the GAYA Blockchain Project"
"Capstone Technology Closes $5.4 Million to Develop a Blockchain Project"
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