UAE’s latest bet on tech: a ministry in the metaverse
The United Arab Emirates, which already boasts the world’s tallest skyscraper and has launched a bold Mars mission, now hopes to become a pioneer in the depths of the metaverse.…
Emirates Will Train Thousands of New Cabin Crew in the Metaverse
A senior executive at the Dubai-based airline Emirates says the carrier plans to train thousands of new cabin crew in the metaverse in a major shift away from in-person classroom…
Walmart partners with Roblox to boost shopping activity via metaverse
Walmart is taking a bold leap into the metaverse after teasing customers since the start of the year. The shopping conglomerate has unveiled two different experiences for shoppers: Walmart Land…
Chinese university renames engineering department after metaverse, sets up new major
Nanjing University of Information Science Technology has taken a significant step in its quest to be a distributed ledger technology (DLT) hub as it renames its Information Technology department after…
UAE Ministry of Economy opens up new headquarters in the Metaverse
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy has announced a new headquarters located where anyone in the world can visit — the Metaverse. According to Gulf News, the announcement…
Dubai Metaverse Assembly Gathers in the Emirates Capital To Promote Metaverse Agenda
Gathering at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 at Dubai’s Emirates Towers, the Assembly is expected to run for two days, between 28 September and 29 September. The…
Sci-fi author Neal Stephenson wants to build a metaverse open to all
Science-fiction author Neal Stephenson predicted cryptocurrencies and virtual worlds – even coining the term metaverse – in his 1992 novel Snow Crash. Now, 30 years later, he is combining the…
Defining The Metaverse And The Future Of Physical And Digital Brands
The metaverse economy could be an $8-13 trillion total addressable market by 2030 with a wide array of use cases across sectors, according to a 2020 report by Citibank. Most…
Ineffective copyright protection in the metaverse
Pooja Entertainment recently purchased virtual land, naming it Poojaverse, to promote its release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, the first Hindi film released in the metaverse. This unprecedented move proves…
How the metaverse is (already) shaking up the habits of its users
Far from being a reality for the average person, the metaverse has nevertheless won over the few people who have experienced it — so much so that some are invested…