Ashraf AboArafe
Today, the Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the first national initiative in the world of metaverses supported by the artificial intelligence system for Generative Media Intelligence (GMI) in partnership with droppGroup and droppPhygital using Hyperledger Fabric 2.5 blockchain technology, represented by the Saudi Heritage Metaverse platform.
The platform offers a mix of cultural performances and digital innovation powered by GMI technology, and hosts a dynamic digital environment that allows users to experience many activities and attractions from the Foundation Day celebrations “in real life.”
This includes engaging cultural attractions such as the History Walk, sectors dedicated to music, art, history, culinary arts, and crafts, as well as mini-video games. The Performance Center also live-streams events including the Foundation Day Commencement Symphony Concert on the ministry’s metaverse platform.
The Ministry of Culture’s metaverse platform is a fully immersive, web-based experience ready for Mobile This cross-platform alignment embodies the Ministry of Culture’s commitment to inclusivity, enabling a diverse global audience to explore and participate in the rich history of Saudi culture.
This experience enables millions from the Kingdom, and from all over the world, to experience Saudi events in the Metaverse, which represents a turning point in cultural participation, and this initiative represents a major leap in the future of cultural expression and participation.
