Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Metaverse Initiative to Celebrate Cultural Heritage

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The Saudi Arabian government has launched a metaverse platform to display the country’s cultural heritage, including history, arts, and crafts.

The Saudi Press Agency recently announced the launch of the metaverse initiative, which is supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Media Intelligence.

Saudi’s new metaverse will see users explore the country’s cultural heritage through digital means by participating in simulated activities.

Poised to create faster and more relative virtual worlds, Saudi authorities partnered with droppGroup and droppPhygical utilizing HyperLedger Fabric 2.5 blockchain technology to make the metaverse experience.

The platform invites the audience to share the country’s heritage with new markets. Unlike traditional touring markets, users can explore the country’s historical sites through digital models.

Leveraging Web3 models, global users can now partake in the cultural heritage, benefiting from the continued adoption of digital technologies in the region.

According to authorities, the metaverse initiative will incorporate cultural shows, music, dance, and crafts events. Notably, the history walk, games for user engagement, and other activities are significant highlights of the release.

The Saudi Arabia Founding Day, an event that shows the country’s history down to 1727, was streamed on the Metaverse platform.

“This cross-platform compatibility embodies the Ministry of Culture’s commitment to inclusivity, enabling a diverse global audience to explore and engage with the rich history of Saudi culture.”

The metaverse can be accessed through devices like laptops, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, and mobile phones.

Saudi Arabia has looked to explore digital alternatives to diversify economic