THE VOID, the untethered mixed-reality park, is opening a new location in Dubai, UAE. The Dubai location was created in partnership with Meraas , a UAE-based holding company and owners of several locations including Dubai’s The Beach. MORE

Teachers in the Middle East , Egypt and UAE have shown a particularly keen interest and they are “very passionate” about using this technology. Robot classroom assistants and virtual reality learning could see “celebrity teachers” make millions, experts claim. Technology is set to play a vital role in helping the 263 million children globally who are not in school, delegates at the annual Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) heard. MORE

Last year the UAE got a Minister of Happiness, and now, in another world first, the country has a Minister of Artificial Intelligence – an acknowledgement by the Emirates that these are the technologies that are going to change the world around us, and quickly. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, announced a full cabinet reshuffle today, and as part of that 27-year-old Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama has been announced as the Minister of AI. MORE

In an attempt to bring the immersive attraction to several locations outside the United States, The VOID hyper-reality experience has partnered with UAE-based holding company Meraas to open a brand new location right in the heart of the beautiful city of Dubai later this week. MORE

Thanks to UAE’s Etihad Airways , you can now take to the skies with the Oscar-winning Australian actress in virtual reality. The lavish VR film shoot takes 360-degree video to new heights. MORE

This is an opportunity to help transform the UAE from a technology consumer to a technology creator, incubating expertise for a new global industry, in line with the UAE’s Vision 2021.”. How the ‘Golden City’ is embracing emerging tech and fast becoming a hub for VR. MORE

The UAE Artificial Intelligence strategy was launched to boost government performanc e, the rate of accomplishing achievements. The Vice President has set out a new artificial intelligence drive that will one day affect “all our services, sectors and future infrastructure” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid , also the Ruler of Dubai, announced the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, a major initiative within the UAE Centennial 2070 objectives. MORE

Those looking for the VR OASIS of Ready Player One should head out to the deserts of the UAE. This is an opportunity to help transform the UAE from a technology consumer to a technology creator, incubating expertise for a new global industry, in line with the UAE’s Vision 2021.”. MORE