Fancy visiting Saudi Arabia – but you can’t afford the plane ticket? Well you can.
The Cultural Universe allows the user to immerse themselves in an interactive experience that takes you through the Kingdom’s rich heritage.
The Saudi Press Agency says the innovative platform utilises metaverse technology to provide users with an immersive and interactive experience.
The journey starts with the founding of Saudi Arabia in 1727 and continues to the present day.
The experience includes a number of areas of Saudi culture including arts, architecture, design, heritage, theatre and cinema.
Users can also create their own avatars, control their movements within the platform, and adjust the graphics and language to their preference.
The platform boasts a stunning 360-degree view of the virtual environment.
Metaverse technology has been utilised for some time with gamers around the world improving on their experience.
However, some countries have also taken the step forward to promote their tourism sector.
Saudi Arabia is working towards bolstering its tourism with its 2030 Vision.
This includes planning a number of events for it’s entertainment, sports and technology sectors.
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