Enters metaverse by launching META Dubai Airport Freezone to promote FDI

On 7 October 2022, Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), part of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) announced the launch of METADAFZ, which aims to provide the free zone’s clients with a smooth digital experience in the metaverse. The initiative aims to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and businesses to the free zone, by uncovering DAFZ’s unique offerings, products, and solutions. METADAFZ will enable clients from across the globe to conduct meetings via a virtual platform, offering a unique and semi-realistic experience regardless of the physical location. The innovative initiative offers an alternative to the traditional way of conducting business activities, and empowers company representatives to discuss future work prospects, as well as how to launch businesses and projects in Dubai.

• Type:

  • Promotion and facilitation (Investment facilitation )

• Industry:

  • Not industry specific

• Sources:

  • Emirat News Agency(WAM), DAFZ enters metaverse by launching METADAFZ in line with Dubai’s Metaverse Strategy, https://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395303090112, 07 Oct 2022
  • ITP, Dubai Airport Freezone now has its own metaverse, https://www.itp.net/gitex/dubai-airport-freezone-now-has-its-own-metaverse, 10 Oct 2022