The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched the DIFC Metaverse Platform as part of its strategy to position Dubai as a global metaverse leader.
This also aligns with the Dubai Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy’s goal of attracting technology innovators from around the world, according to an Emirates News Agency report. In line with the Dubai Metaverse Strategy, the goal is to add $4 billion to Dubai’s GDP and support over 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030. It also hopes to attract over 1,000 blockchain and metaverse technology-focused companies.