Dubai Approves New Phase of Metaverse Strategy

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved the new phase of the Dubai Metaverse Strategy at the inaugural meeting of the Higher Committee of Future Technology Development and Digital Economy.

Sheikh Hamdan introduced four key strategies aimed at using metaverse technology to deliver public services, as well as a comprehensive study aimed at identifying the social benefits of implementing metaverse services, which will be presented to the executive board for approval.

I chaired the first meeting of the Higher Committee of Future Technology Development and Digital Economy. @HHShkMohd’s vision has established Dubai as a global capital for the digital economy. As we prepare for the metaverse world, a new digital future is being shaped by the UAE,

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed twitted.

The Committee also discussed a 100-day plan for government organisations to coordinate their contributions to the digital economy.

In July, the Dubai government unveiled the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, which aims to create 40,000 virtual jobs and boost the emirate's economy by $4 billion over the next five years.