WELCOME TO THE UAE CHAPTER OF THE GLOBAL ASSOCIATION FOR VR AND AR

WHY JOIN VRARA UAE?

United Arab Emirates, the tech hub of the Arab world. The region has never been short on talented entrepreneurs and the VRAR ecosystem is more vibrant than ever. Public sector, family business, private companies, big techs, studios and startups are fueling the adoption of immersive technologies across different industries at a rapid pace to lead on innovative solutions with a business impact. The UAE Dubai Metaverse Strategy aims to turn Dubai into one of the world’s top 10 metaverse economies as well as a global hub for the metaverse community. VRAR UAE mission is to foster collaboration, talent and innovation in the community, help develop industry best practices, connect organizations, promote accelerators and incubators, support in metaverse education aimed at developers, content creators and users of digital platforms with focus on; extended reality (XR), augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and Digital Twins

FEATURES

THE TEAM

Chapter President: Omar Sabha uae@thevrara.com

Omar is a program manager with Unity Technologies, helping industry clients in realizing the potential of Real-time 3D solutions adoption in their business, leading Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing and Operations practice in Europe and Middle East. He has a special focus on industrial metaverse solutions across value chains. Omar has an extensive management consulting background with global top tier strategy firms in the Middle East and a telecom engineering experience with telecom operators and vendors in North America. He is an MBA holder from IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain and has a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Enjoys travelling, hiking, and playing padel & football (soccer). 

TESTIMONIALS

“The VRARA MENA’s endeavors towards immersive technology are worthy of an olive wreath, if not more. Simulations are turning out to be quintessential. Working with this association has assisted the healthcare sector in substituting archetypal, orthodox practices with much more pragmatic approaches that obliterate contagion by the core.”

- H.E. Dr Maryam Matar, Founder and Chairperson, UAE Genetic Diseases Association

“The VRARA offers benefits at so many levels. It brings professionals from the region together, showcases them on the international stage, and allows for global dialogues regarding the present, past, and future of immersive media. Also, it has allowed me to share our research and student work at Zayed University with the world in terms of a true professional community. We are truly fortunate to have such a resource through which people share with us and we can share in kind.”

- Patrick Litchy, Assistant Professor, Multimedia Design, Zayed University

“I am an EFL lecturer, and am always looking for pedagogically sound ways to integrate EdTech into my teaching.  VR has been my passion for the last two years, and with VRARA’s guidance and networking, I hope to one day introduce this technology to my students, colleagues, and administration.”

- David Bozetarnik, Higher Colleges of Technology, U.A.E.

“It’s been an amazing experience so far, the support and the access constantly given to members has been invaluable. Thank you. The leadership deserves abundant accolades, indeed.”

- Obimakinde Oladimeji, Founder/CEO, DreamHive LTD

“VRARA MENA is in a league of its own. My affiliation with this association has been more than just a financial investment. It contributed significantly to charismatic influence - mine and my company’s. I was able to forge new relationships and craft new business opportunities. I recommend participation in this organization to anyone who seeks sovereignty over unexplored horizons.”

- Nasser AL Thawab, Founder/CEO, The Virtual Earth

“I believe that the measure of leadership is defined by the ability to combat weaknesses and draw out the potential of every individual within a team. The limitless opportunities for growth and global outreach are burgeoning indefinitely, infinitely. All we can do is harvest them by scouting experts and enthusiasts, connecting them or bestowing them with the resources to flourish their verdant fields respectively.”

- Dr. Sana Farid, Pioneer XR & Ai Strategist, Co-President, VRARA MENA Chapter

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