import { CheckCircleIcon, InformationCircleIcon } from '@heroicons/react/20/solid'

export default function Abw2022_2() {
  return (
    <div className="bg-white px-6 py-32 lg:px-8">
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        <p className="text-base font-semibold leading-7 text-purple-600">Events</p>
        <h1 className="mt-2 text-3xl font-bold text-gradient-dark tracking-tight text-gray-900 sm:text-4xl">Real-World Applications of the Metaverse in AR: Insights from Omrei Abu Madi at the Arab Meta Summit 2022</h1>
        <p className="mt-6 text-xl leading-8">
        During Day 1 of the Arab Meta Summit 2022, Omrei Abu Madi, co-founder of OurVerse and a visionary in both the tech and tourism industries, discussed the real-world applications of the Metaverse, particularly focusing on Augmented Reality (AR).
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          <p>
          With over a decade of experience in the tech sector, Omrei highlighted how technology, specifically the Metaverse, 
          is transforming various industries, enhancing human interactions, and creating immersive, digital experiences that can 
          revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact.
          </p>
          <h2 className="mt-16 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-900">Merging Real and Virtual Worlds</h2>
          <p className="mt-6">
          Omrei began by explaining how the Metaverse merges the digital and physical worlds, creating a seamless environment 
          where users can interact in real-time through avatars. In this virtual realm, individuals can use their creativity 
          to design characters, objects, and innovative ways of interacting, similar to the real world but with limitless possibilities. 
          By integrating AR into the Metaverse, these virtual interactions become even more realistic, enhancing the user experience.
          </p>
          <p className="mt-6">
          This merging of real and virtual worlds offers significant opportunities for industries like tourism, where customers can 
          virtually explore destinations or hotel rooms before making any bookings. Omrei illustrated this by describing how his team 
          developed an interactive virtual experience for the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Customers were able to virtually tour hotels 
          and resorts, offering a tangible preview of what to expect in the real world. Such technology bridges the gap between expectation 
          and reality, significantly improving the customer experience in the tourism industry.
          </p>
          <p className="mt-6">Aviva Technologies also offers a shared revenue model through its Aviva Ambassadors program, 
            which allows companies to onboard metaverse projects from different countries, leveraging a collective approach to development.
          </p>
          <h2 className="mt-16 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-900">Real-World Applications Across Multiple Industries</h2>
          <p className="mt-6">
          Omrei emphasized that the applications of the Metaverse and AR go far beyond tourism. Real estate, for example, benefits immensely 
          from virtual property tours, where clients can explore and interact with properties before purchasing. Similarly, e-commerce 
          has found a home in the Metaverse, allowing customers to browse products in 3D, offering an engaging alternative to traditional online 
          shopping. Customers can now experience products virtually as if they were in a physical store, helping them make more informed 
          purchasing decisions.
          </p>
          <p className="mt-6">
          He also discussed how businesses can set up virtual stores or experiences in the Metaverse, offering new avenues for revenue generation. 
          Retailers, for example, can lease virtual space to showcase products in a digital showroom or marketplace, reaching a broader audience 
          without the need for physical infrastructure.
          </p>
          <h2 className="mt-16 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-900">Overcoming Technological Challenges</h2>
          <p className="mt-6">
          Omrei acknowledged the technological hurdles that exist in the Metaverse today, including the challenge of integrating 
          high-quality virtual experiences while maintaining device compatibility. His team at Aviva Technologies worked extensively 
          to optimize 3D environments for a variety of devices, ensuring that users could experience the Metaverse without needing high-end 
          hardware.
          </p>
          <p className="mt-6">
          Another significant achievement Omrei highlighted was the creation of a scalable, immersive virtual environment that allows 
          for massive virtual spaces. For instance, they developed a billion-square-meter virtual city where users from around the world can 
          interact, buy, sell, and collaborate within a shared digital space. These advancements show how the Metaverse can be harnessed to 
          create expansive, accessible, and engaging digital environments.
          </p>
          <h2 className="mt-16 text-2xl font-bold tracking-tight text-gray-900">The Future of Metaverse and AR</h2>
          <p className="mt-6">
          Looking ahead, Omrei stressed the importance of continuing to innovate and refine Metaverse technologies. 
          He noted that as AR and Metaverse platforms evolve, they will offer more realistic and engaging experiences across industries, 
          from real estate and e-commerce to entertainment and social media.
          </p>
          <p className="mt-6">
          In conclusion, Omrei Abu Madi’s presentation at the Arab Meta Summit 2022 illustrated the vast potential of 
          the Metaverse and AR in real-world applications. By breaking down the barriers between the virtual and physical worlds,
           the Metaverse is set to revolutionize industries, enhance user experiences, and create new opportunities for businesses and 
           individuals alike.
          </p>
          <p className="mt-6 italic text-gray-600">
          For more details, check out the full presentation (Arabic) on YouTube below.
          </p>
        </div>
        <figure className="mt-16">
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              height="500"
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            <InformationCircleIcon aria-hidden="true" className="mt-0.5 h-5 w-5 flex-none text-gray-300" />
            Arab Blockchain Week 2022.
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      </div>
    </div>
  )
}
