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Airport Freezone to launch METADAFZ: Metaverse in Dubai

Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), a subsidiary of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), will be the latest company to join the Dubai metaverse.

It has announced the launch of METADAFZ, which aims to provide clients of the free zone with a seamless digital experience in the metaverse. The official announcement will be made by DAFZ at GITEX 2022, which will be held from October 10-14 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The launch of this initiative is in line with the goals of Dubai’s Metaverse Strategy, which was announced by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, in order to advance Dubai’s metaverse economy. The initiative aims to attract FDI and businesses to the free zone by highlighting DAFZ’s unique offerings, products, and solutions in order to advance the Emirate’s leadership position as a hub for competitive and constructive technology.

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