With their lives now so dependent on digital services, the application generation prides itself on using only the most innovative, intuitive, and secure applications
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career
Dubai kids tempted by ‘glamour’ of social media influencers, parents encourage it as ‘legitimate career’ choice
Why study medicine when you could profit from likes? Dubai parents are unexpectedly embracing their children’s calls to the alluring world of influencedom
6G technology
Nokia expands operations in India with new 6G Lab
The company said it is also in the process of building research collaborations with premier research institutes in India like IISc, IITs to further scale up the 6G research initiative in India
Blockchain
Zilliqa Group relaunches its UAE metaverse venture as MetaMinds following business restructure
MetaMinds is in the beta testing phase for several immersive world projects across various sectors
augmented reality
How to speed up metaverse adoption? Localise it
The need for localisation in the metaverse and its impact on adoption
AI in healthcare
The metaverse can add a new dimension to medical education
In the world of medical education, the role of the metaverse could be invaluable
blockchain venture
UAE metaverse sector gets flashy with entry of fashion startups like The Rebels
For young designers, metaverse is billed as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to break into the global fashion industry without having to secure millions in funding, building supply and production chains
digital world
Meta’s Quest Pro VR headsets promises to change the way we work and socialise
Priced at $1,499, the new headsets are being pitched as a productivity device, with several customised productivity apps, and aimed at creative professionals
Banks and metaverse
Commercial Bank International is first UAE lender to launch metaverse location
CBI’s virtual location can be accessed by visitors via Decentraland
5G
du to exhibit interactive technology through AI, robotics at GITEX 2022
du aims to capitalise on digital transformation in industries such as finance, education, healthcare and retail. The telecom giant also aims to attract businesses with a focus on the metaverse and Web 3.0 technology
digital economy
New strategy unveiled at Dubai Metaverse Assembly to place emirate as major hub
The Dubai Metaverse Strategy, launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai, envisions the futuristic city of Dubai to become the global hub for Web 3.0 technologies
digital world
UAE Ministry of Economy to set up shop in the metaverse
The ministry has two physical addresses, one in Dubai and another in Abu Dhabi
digital economy
Dubai Metaverse Assembly kicks off today, over 300 global experts in attendance at the Museum of the Future
Organised by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event takes place on September 28 and 29
Area 2071
Dubai Future Foundation ropes in PwC Middle East as knowledge partner for its Dubai Metaverse Assembly this week
A joint report co-authored by DFF and PwC Middle East will be published after the conclusion of the event
Area 2071
Dubai to host metaverse assembly this week to discuss road map to reach $15 trillion mark for the industry
The event, slated for September 28-29, is expected to see participation of over 300 global experts and more than 40 organizations specialized in metaverse and virtual worlds applications
digital assets
Marketing in the metaverse: Should you move into this new medium?
The metaverse will fundamentally alter the way business is conducted. Here’s how marketing needs to evolve
Alain Bejjani
Majid Al Futtaim and Binance to work on NFT and crypto payments with Binance Pay
The two entities announced a partnership to unlock Web3 capabilities for customers across MENA region
