As discussion around the metaverse faded from headlines, many were left wondering – has this vision of the future of the internet already become obsolete?
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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
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
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
digital economy
Indian metaverse ventures firming up UAE entry plans amid Dubai’s high-decibel campaign to make it a sector hub
Delhi-based XR Central, specialising in metaverse creation for various industries, is the latest one deciding to enter the UAE, with long-term growth plans in the region
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
Dubai
Dubai metaverse firm Everdome secures $10 million funding
The investment will be made through a structured token agreement, and comes during a period of heightened activity for Everdome as it looks to auction land plots in the metaverse
augmented reality
Dubai in the metaverse: How the UAE will take advantage of a $30 trillion market
Dubai has already announced a new Metaverse Strategy to be headed by the emirate’s Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Blockchain
Dubai Metaverse Strategy to benefit physical, virtual lives of people, businesses: Experts
Launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai, companies in the emirate look forward to becoming a part of Dubai’s vision of being a global hub in the metaverse and blockchain sector
digital economy
Dubai is hosting a global metaverse event in September after unveiling ambitious strategy
The event will explore how the metaverse “can be deployed across vital sectors to create a better future and quality of life for humanity”
digital economy
Dubai aims to raise metaverse’s contribution to economy to $4 billion in new strategy
The Dubai Metaverse Strategy is based on five pillars, which includes government adoption of metaverse technologies, talent development, and a focus on innovation