The new metaverse platform offers users an interactive digital experience with unique features including gamified zones, a trading game, and a treasure hunt with prizes
Dubai Metaverse Strategy
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Crown Prince of Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Program for Gaming 2033’ to boost digital economy
The initiative aims to create 30,000 new jobs in the gaming sector and boost Dubai’s digital economy, increasing its GDP by approximately $1billion by 2033
Chalhoub Group
Luxury metaverse retail to hit $50bn by 2030, says report
The report, which surveyed 1,600 consumers across the GCC, showed “elevated levels of awareness” when comes to crypto, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse
DEWA in Metaverse
Sheikh Hamdan calls for Dubai to become top global metaverse hub, creating 40,000 jobs, ‘endless’ possibilities
Sheikh Hamdan approved the new phase of the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which will implement measures to empower the use of the metaverse and future technologies
Burj Khalifa
10 innovative Dubai metaverse businesses to discover
Gitex and Dubai Metaverse Assembly saw a wave of announcements in past month
DEWA
DEWA becomes first government entity to launch in the metaverse
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) ‘DEWAVerse’ will extend its services to customers, employees and society in the metaverse
Dubai Metaverse Assembly
Dubai witnesses increase in metaverse business expansions, places city as global hub
With Dubai placed as a global futuristic hub, sectors are increasingly expanding into the Web3 space
Covid-19 restrictions
New mask rules, cohabitation registrations, Dubai Metaverse Assembly: 7 things you missed this week
A rundown of seven top stories – from UAE’s updated mask rules to cohabitation registrations to private sector holidays – you might have missed this week on Arabian Business
Dubai Metaverse Assembly
Major announcements by leading companies at the Dubai Metaverse Assembly
Announcements were made by Emirates, the ambassador of Barbados, Polygon and other leading industry experts
DP World
DP World to use metaverse technology to solve supply chain challenges and expand reach
Use of the technology will provide full visibility to take corrective actions in case of logistic bottlenecks
Blockchain
Dubai, the leading destination for global luminaires and technology companies
An innovation hub bridging East and West, Dubai offers unrivalled access to the world’s fastest-growing economies
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
Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai reveals first partners in upcoming global metaverse event
The Dubai Metaverse Assembly will take place at the emirate’s iconic landmark – the Museum of the Future and Emirates Towers, AREA 2071– and will run from September 28 to 29