Metaverse set to dominate at Gitex Global

Metaverse set to dominate at Gitex Global

The new emerging Metaverse platform will dominate at the world’s largest, most inclusive tech and start-up event Gitex Global, which opens its door today.

Leading UAE organisations in the public and private sectors will be racing to showcase their Metaverse strategy at the five-day event hosting more than 4,500 companies and 100,000-plus attendees from 170 countries, spanning 26 halls and two million square feet, matching the scale of 33 football fields.

The event will be introducing X-Verse to curate one of the world's most immersive metaverse journeys that can help boost the UAE’s digital economy’s contribution to the GDP from 11.7 per cent to over 20 per cent in next 10 years.

Global telecom giant e& and Dubai Airport Freezone will be unfolding their Metaverse strategy at the Gitex Global and join the ranks of Emirates airline and DP World.

e&, formerly known as etisalat, will be showcasing its Metaverse strategy as part of the group’s transformation journey to a global technology and investment conglomerate. It’s huge stand at Gitex Global will be primarily highlighting Metaverse technology as well as showcasing its five business verticals.

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