Crown Prince of Dubai has kick-started plans to turn the city into one of the world’s top 10 metaverse economies with the launch of the Dubai Metaverse Strategy.
The government of Dubai wants to develop global standards in building safe and secure platforms for users and develop infrastructure and regulations to accelerate the adoption of these technologies, news agency said.
The aim is to generate over 40,000 virtual jobs and add $4 billion to its GDP by 2030.
Emirate aims to become a Web3 front-runner
With the early adoption of metaverse technology, Dubai seeks to become one of the top 10 metaverse economies and a global frontrunner in adopting digital solutions. This falls in line with @HHShkMohd’s vision for the future of Dubai.
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 18, 2022
The report underscored H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed’s vision to transform Dubai into a front-runner in advanced technologies, offering metaverse and Web3 solutions.
At the launch, Minister Omar bin Sultan Al Olama said the metaverse would fuel the UAE and Dubai’s efforts to deliver novel solutions, improve the lives of people, and make the city into one of the smartest centers globally offering new business opportunities
Dubai bids to attract more Web3 companies
The strategy aims to attract over 1,000 blockchain and metaverse companies, which would represent a five-fold increase in the current number. Sheikh Hamdan also announced the Dubai Metaverse Assembly for Sept.
“The strategy emphasizes fostering talent and investing in future capabilities by providing the necessary support in metaverse education aimed at developers, content creators, and users of digital platforms in the metaverse community,” said.
In line with Dubai Metaverse Strategy, the Museum of the Future will host Dubai Metaverse Assembly in September 2022. The global event gathers over 300 experts and 40 specialized organizations to discuss the unlimited opportunities offered by the metaverse to serve humanity. pic.twitter.com/HWpypHHjqm
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) July 19, 2022
The city’s biggest companies are already making forays into the metaverse. Airline Emirates has said it will expand its use of the technology, while Damac Group to build digital cities.
And healthcare firm Thumbay will a hospital in the metaverse for virtual consultations over the next few months, Khaleej Times reported.
Dubai has become a front-runner in the region by approving top platforms like and FTX permission to operate in the city. Just last week, South Korean-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX received a provisional virtual-asset license from the authorities.
