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Rasasi Perfumes brings ancient essence of oud to metaverse

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

Rasasi Perfumes, a leader in luxury oriental fragrances, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by merging the ancient allure of Agarwood—known as oud—with the limitless possibilities of the metaverse. Partnering with Gamitronics and powered by the PartyNite metaverse, Rasasi has introduced an

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Everdome and Alpine Web3 Redefine Fan Engagement with Bold Metaverse Vision

News Desk 1 05/09/2024

Alpine Web3 and Everdome are joining forces to push the boundaries of fan engagement through immersive digital experiences. Building on Alpine’s storied motorsport legacy, this partnership will bring fans closer to the action with metaverse pop-up spaces and interactive events. As Alpine Web3 shifts its focus beyond motorsport, this collaboration aims to redefine sports

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Everdome Unveils Metaverse Theater, Revolutionizing Interactive Digital Shows in Virtual Reality

News Desk 2 23/05/2024

Today, the Dubai based metaverse company Everdome unveiled their new metaverse digital Theater, the latest expansion to their metaverse experience, which aims to usher in a new era of accessible digital creation for a new generation of digital pioneers. Following closely after the release of their easy to use Spaces Metaverse-as-a-Service creators tool, allowing all […]

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Everdome Advances Metaverse Connectivity

News Desk 1 07/03/2024

Today, the Dubai-based metaverse company Everdome unveiled a significant leap forward in the next evolution of the internet. Their new development unites creator-led destinations, enabling seamless transition between different metaverse worlds built by Everdome and their community of digital pioneers.  Interoperability and travel across metaverse worlds are key

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DJI strengthens its platform in the Metaverse with innovative projects

News Desk 1 27/02/2024

In line with the events of UAE Innovates and continuing its mission to raise awareness and offer unique and pioneering training approaches for its intended audience, the Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) unveiled exceptional projects designed to create an engaging environment that caters to the future requirements of judiciary members. In pursuit of its strategy to […]

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Widespread Acclaim for Dubai Judicial Institute’s Forward-Thinking Metaverse Endeavours

News Desk 1 31/10/2023

The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) successfully concluded its participation at GITEX Global 2023, which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 16 to 20 October. The Institute’s stand garnered significant attention for its innovative services and initiatives, primarily focusing on its pioneering adoption of metaverse technologies in judicial training and

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UAE’s Metaverse Pioneer Everdome Launches SPACES

News Desk 1 26/10/2023

Today, the Dubai based metaverse project Everdome unveiled SPACES – the debut release of their new Metaverse-as-a-Service product line, which aims to make the metaverse more accessible for all. Although, according to a recent report by McKinsey, almost 60 percent of consumers using today’s early version of the metaverse are excited about transitioning everyday

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The metaverse could reach up to $900 billion by 2030

News Desk 1 11/10/2023

Despite recent headlines that “metaverse-hype” is dying down, new research released recently by Bain & Company shows the metaverse could reach up to $900 billion dollars by 2030—though it may remain in the seed stage for at least another five to 10 years. Bain’s report, Taking the Hyperbole Out of the Metaverse, concludes that the metaverse poses […]

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First batch of DIFC Metaverse Accelerator Programme graduates

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023 0

Programme received 160+ entries from UAE, UK, US, India, France The first batch of 10 Middle Eastern and global startups has graduated from the DIFC Metaverse Accelerator Programme of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) after undergoing a three-month-long series of boot camp workshops that began on June 5, 2023. The programme received 160+ entries from […]

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How to join Liht Organics’ Metaverse Maldives Edition on August 30, 2023

Arnold Pinto 19/08/2023 0

Liht Organics, the Singapore-headquartered organic makeup brand, will host its Metaverse Maldives Edition on August 30, 2023, as a VR event where beauty and technology converge in a unique way. Open only to participants who preregister online for the VR event, the Metaverse Maldives Edition follows the popular brand’s successful Beauty in the Metaverse event […]

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HBMSU launches courses on metaverse applications and economics to develop future skills and boost competencies of learners

News Desk 2 08/08/2023

Aug 08, 2023 – Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) launched innovative and interactive training courses on Metaverse technology and its application to equip individuals interested in the field with future-ready skills and enhance their competitiveness. These training courses offer an in-depth overview on the basics of this disruptive technology and expands the

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Liht Organics to unveil new product range with a unique launch event in the Metaverse for customers in the region

News Desk 2 31/07/2023

Dubai, UAE: Earlier, the search for organic, vegan makeup usually meant choosing from bland shades, disappointing textures, and lacklustre products until Liht Organics pioneered the clean beauty movement like no other brand in the market. The leading advocates of organic and natural makeup now unveils their latest range of hybrid beauty products which includes eye […]

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e& universe becomes first metaverse in the region to launch unique zones for virtual personalised home, sports, concerts & more

News Desk 2 26/07/2023

Abu Dhabi, 26 July 2023: e& today announced the launch of ‘e& universe’, the first metaverse in the region that is set to captivate audiences with phenomenal experiences, taking visitors on a virtual journey exploring with unique avatars and exclusive zones, bringing a new reality to connecting and interacting in the metaverse. This extraordinary platform,

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Explore Art Without Limits: Inloco’s Pop-up Gallery Goes Virtual in the Metaverse

News Desk 2 04/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 2023 – The renowned art gallery, Inloco, is proud to announce the launch of its pop-up gallery in the Metaverse, an immersive virtual world that offers new opportunities to showcase art beyond the traditional physical space. With this groundbreaking move, Inloco becomes one of the first galleries to explore the potential of the […]

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Nestlé Cereals becomes first Breakfast Cereal business to enter the Metaverse

News Desk 2 18/04/2023

Cereal Partners Worldwide, the maker of Nestlé Breakfast Cereals and a leading breakfast cereal business in the world, is taking fans beyond the cereal bowl with an interactive metaverse experience. The Nestlé Cereals Metaclub will host a vast space with 10 unique virtual attractions on Decentraland, bringing together access to sustainability themed online challenges, NFTs

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blinx: The First Digital Native Storytelling Hub in MENA to Elevate Storytelling and Offer New Perspectives

Middle East News 247 08/03/2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — blinx, the first digital native storytelling hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, was announced today. The hub aims to elevate storytelling and offer new perspectives. It will target Gen Z and Millennials in the region, and beyond. Headquartered in Dubai Media City, blinx will soon launch on multiple

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KPMG launches Centre of Excellence for Metaverse

News Desk 2 09/02/2023

(Dubai / Riyadh): KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services announced the establishment of its Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Metaverse and Digital Twins. KPMG is bringing together a broad collective, with Microsoft, leveraging infrastructure and gaming platform, Ericsson for their 5G technology and network; and Metakey as the technical partner to […]

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Saudi, WEF launch innovation accelerator, explore collaborations in global metaverse village

Middle East News 247 18/01/2023

Davos, Switzerland — A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia participated in a multilateral meeting with the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) leadership at WEF’s 2023 Annual Meeting. His Highness Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Ambassador to the United States of America, His […]

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Saudi Arabia To Overtake UAE As GCC’s Leading Metaverse Hub

News Editor 27/12/2022 0

New research shows that by 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economy could be gaining $7.6 billion a year from the Metaverse. This is because the country is diversifying its economy to reach the goals set out in its Vision 2030. According to the Strategy & Middle East survey, the Metaverse could bring in $15 billion per year to the […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Planned Megacity Invests $1 Billion in the Metaverse

News Editor 14/10/2022 0

Saudi Arabia’s futuristic megacity, Neom, has announced its $1 billion ($3 billion) investment in the metaverse. The megacity’s subsidiary, Neom Tech & Digital (which has now rebranded to Tonomus), executed the investment. According to the company’s CEO, Joseph Bradley, a significant proportion of Neom would be dominated by robots and elements of the