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Dubai Airport freezone to launch its metaverse

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  Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ), part of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), will be launching its metaverse called METADAFZ during Gitex 2022. The launch is part of the Dubai metaverse strategy, and   aims to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and businesses to the free zone, by uncovering DAFZ’s unique offerings, products, and solutions to advance the Emirate’s leading position as a hub for competitive and constructive technology. 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. Amna Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ), said, “Since its establishment more than 26 year...

Crypto one of the challenges included in the first UAE government cybersecurity competition at Gitex 2022

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UAE Cyber Security Council, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), and UAE Department of government support have launched the 1 st   annual global Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition. Crypto is one of the themes included in the competition.  Established in November 2020, the UAE Cyber Security Council is tasked with developing and overseeing a cyber security strategy for the UAE, and creating a safe and strong cyber infrastructure, while Abu Dhabi Digital Authority was established to enable, support and deliver a digital government that is proactive, personalized, collaborative and secure. Both have come together with the support of UAE Department of government support to organize the first CTF cybersecurity competition. The CTF competition will be held at Gitex 2022 which will take place from 10-14 October 2022 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The aim of the knowledge based challenge is to create a safer digital world. Challenges fall und...