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The metaverse

All there is to know about the metaverse, including meaning and what it is

The UAE has taken a number of steps to integrate the metaverse and its related technology. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Metaverse expected to add $15bn a year to GCC economies by 2030

TechnologyDecember 07, 2022

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, witnessed the signing of three partnership agreements. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai Future Labs signs agreements to drive innovation in aviation and logistics

EconomyDecember 04, 2022

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 25, 2019 A 5G hotspot sign is displayed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. - The chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of a "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations if telecommunication firms roll out their 5G technology as planned Wednesday without limiting the technology near US airports. Verizon and AT&T have already twice delayed the launch of their new C-Band 5G service, due to warnings from airlines and aircraft manufacturers concerned that the new system might interfere with the devices planes use to measure altitude. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

Tech Mahindra's Manish Vyas on 5G - Business Extra

Business ExtraNovember 29, 2022

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed (C) chaired the first meeting of the Higher Committee of Future Technology Development and Digital Economy. Wam

Sheikh Hamdan approves new phase of Dubai Metaverse Strategy

BusinessNovember 24, 2022

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Theatre of Digital Art to stage groundbreaking digital fashion show

FashionNovember 23, 2022

Mustafa Alrawi's Business Extra interview with Deepak Chopra in The National studio. Victor Besa / The National

Deepak Chopra's factors for success - Business Extra

Business ExtraNovember 22, 2022

Deepak Chopra says the metaverse, augmented reality, artificial intelligence and deep learning systems offer a potential way of providing health care. Victor Besa / The National

Digital treatments could replace drugs in a decade, says Deepak Chopra

BusinessNovember 22, 2022

Abdulla Abdul Aziz AlShamsi (R), Adio’s acting director general, Patrice Evra (in white shirt), Deepak Chopra (in black pullover) and Metta World Peace (in blue jacket) at the signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Adio

Global celebrities consider setting up businesses in Abu Dhabi

EconomyNovember 17, 2022

Dubai unveiled its Metaverse Strategy in July, an initiative that aims to create 40,000 jobs and add $4 billion to the emirate's economy in the next five years. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai start-up raises $1.5m as it looks to launch gaming metaverse

TechnologyNovember 17, 2022

Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth, speaks during the Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National

Minister urges media to step up climate coverage with 'future of planet on the line'

EnvironmentNovember 16, 2022

Supreme Legislation Committee aims to draft effective legislation by auditing the implementation of legislation in accordance with international best practices. Reuters

Supreme Legislation Committee to hold legislative week 2022 from November 21-24

EconomyNovember 16, 2022

Dubai Metaverse Strategy aims to create 40,000 jobs and add $4 billion to the emirate's economy over the next five years. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy's metaverse academy receives more than 150 applications

TechnologyNovember 15, 2022

Elon Musk seeks to drastically change the way the platform works. Reuters

Twitter's blue checkmark: verification badge or digital status symbol?

CommentNovember 15, 2022

Omar Kholeif will use sculpture, painting, video and NFTs to explore the digital world. Photo: Blake Gallacher

Exploring cyberspace through art in playful new Abu Dhabi exhibition

Art & DesignNovember 09, 2022

Ancient Nabatean-carved tomb at the archaeological site of Hegra in AlUla. AFP

Hegra’s Tomb of Lihyan in AlUla is recreated in the metaverse

TravelNovember 07, 2022

Meta will become the latest Silicon Valley company to lay off thousands of employees, a report says. AP.

Facebook parent Meta set for large-scale lay-offs this week

BusinessNovember 06, 2022

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