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JOSH RUSH

Josh Rush is the CEO of Surreal Events, a virtual events and metaverse development platform.
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AI is here to save the metaverse

AI will inevitably play a huge role not only in the broader development of the nascent metaverse but also in regulating and democratizing it.

AI is here to save the metaverse
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Why isn’t the metaverse here yet? Money

Building a metaverse isn’t easy or cheap—and we can learn a few lessons from the video game industry.

Why isn’t the metaverse here yet Money
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Hold the postmortem: The metaverse was never alive in the first place

People never really bought into the idea of the metaverse, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in collaborative open worlds.

Hold the postmortem: The metaverse was never alive in the first place
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What if we compensated consumers for their data?

The current model takes data from consumers without meaningfully rewarding them. It’s easy to see why there’s such a high level of resentment toward data-centric digital businesses.

What if we compensated consumers for their data?
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Metaverse pioneers need to be thinking about utility, not novelty

As the hype surrounding the metaverse reaches a fever pitch, there’s a real temptation for companies to pursue the shiny. Companies need to maintain a disciplined outlook.

Metaverse pioneers need to be thinking about utility, not novelty

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Dubai launches AI-powered digital twin with 195,000 3D buildings 

Dubai launches AI-powered digital twin spanning 195,000 buildings and 280,000 infrastructure assets

The integrated platform enables government agencies to analyze data, model future scenarios and support urban planning.

Oman launches $249 million real estate fund to accelerate property development 

Oman launches $249 million real estate fund to boost property development

Property transactions in the Sultanate increased 18.4% year-on-year to $1.76 billion during the first quarter of 2026

Sheikh Hamdan approves AED18 billion in projects to shape Dubai’s future

The approvals span culture, infrastructure, investment, education, and digital governance.

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