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XR to Retell Tale of Saudi Arabia, Midwam CEO Says

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Midwam, a startup company from Saudi Arabia, joined the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) 2022 Europe on Thursday to discuss how the Middle Eastern nation facilitated digital storytelling by tapping innovative, immersive technologies. Khalid al-Muawad, Chief Experience Officer at Midwam.

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Takes Control of Magic Leap

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

To close 2022, Magic Leap’s leadership team underwent a major restructuring following a significant investment from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The augmented reality (AR) headset manufacturer gained $450 million from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).

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What is the Influence of Major Corporations in XR and Spatial Computing?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Magic Leap has also secured roughly $590 million through Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund this year, launching the firm’s valuation to more than $4.5 So it’s very interesting and not only for the entertainment sector, for me it’s really beyond.

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ICT Networks to Enable Industrial Metaverse, Nokia Says

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

TeamNokia successfully concluded #LEAP2023 in Saudi Arabia. AR use cases include frontline worker operation assistance and digital twins, for example in a factory, to improve assembly and processes, and of course, in the consumer segment, developing more immersive gaming, social interactions, and entertainment.

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Convergence, Enterprise AR, and Mapping the Inside World with Charlie Fink

XR for Business Podcast

Charlie was EVP and COO of VR Pioneer Virtual World Entertainment. In the book, you discuss military, telepresence, design and architecture, medical, retail, marketing, journalism, social media, entertainment, gaming, and education. Maybe people will turn them on or off for entertainment. Google put in 500 million dollars.

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Convergence, Enterprise AR, and Mapping the Inside World with Charlie Fink

XR for Business Podcast

Charlie was EVP and COO of VR Pioneer Virtual World Entertainment. In the book, you discuss military, telepresence, design and architecture, medical, retail, marketing, journalism, social media, entertainment, gaming, and education. Maybe people will turn them on or off for entertainment. Google put in 500 million dollars.

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IGS 2022 Miami: XR Today Expert Round Table

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

According to AlMuawad, Midwam’s solutions were key to developing Saudi Arabia as a strategic tech and metaverse incubator. It develops immersive experiences based on knowledge across verticals such as entertainment, tourism, culture, sports, and others.

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