The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Economy has opened an office in the metaverse that will be accessible to everyone globally. The metaverse building is the exact replica of the Ministry of Finance in Abu Dhabi with the same services offered to visitors.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the country’s Minister of Finance, made the groundbreaking announcement at the Dubai Metaverse Assembly during a panel discussion with industry stakeholders. Al Marri noted that the latest development is part of the UAE’s efforts to be a hub for Web 3 technology in the Gulf and the rest of the world.

Visitors to the virtual office of the Ministry of Economy can meet and network with other visitors through their avatars, Al Marri said. In addition, legally binding agreements can…