Multiverse Labs, in collaboration with the government of Sharjah, launches its first Metaverse city in UAE
Sharjah joins Dubai in broadening its Metaverse ambitions as multiple governments turn towards Metaverse to boost tourism
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the creation of a new Metaverse city by the artificial intelligence ecosystem Multiverse Labs, a move that might boost the region's tourism sector.
With almost 1.8 million residents, Sharjah is the second most populous emirate in the UAE. The entire emirate will be accessible to the general public via Sharjahverse.
With a total area of 2,590 square kilometres (1,000 square miles), Sharjahverse promotes the emirate to a wider audience and helps the local tourism industry. It also allows locals to work in the Metaverse at some of Sharjah's most well-known attractions.
It is a photorealistic, physically correct metaverse that fosters large-scale innovation, business, and creativity while elevating the emirate as a premier travel destination.
The Honorable Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) Chairman Khalid Jasim Al Midfa said, "Transforming the mass market tourism industry towards next-generation, sustainable practices requires a new way of thinking. Virtual tourism in Sharjahverse will provide unprecedented access to almost any location, personalised guest experiences and enhanced entertainment. Multiverse's groundbreaking and AI-driven approach will help push the limits of imagination and promote Sharjah as a destination of excellence."
