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CBI said that as customers’ needs evolve in the year ahead, they will continue to push the boundaries of our services.
  • CBI is the first-ever bank in the UAE and the Middle East region to have a location in the Metaverse
  • Metaverse is a virtual world, where people can interact, explore, and access services as digital avatars of themselves

Commercial Bank International (CBI) has announced the launch of a virtual location in the Metaverse, the first UAE bank to do so. The location is based in Decentraland, a popular blockchain based world.

“We are proud to be the first ever bank in the UAE and among the first innovative banks in the Middle East region to bring the Metaverse experience to our customers and people,” Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, CEO of CBI, said. “Which we believe is a strong testament to our strong support and belief in the country’s vision of being a leader in innovation worldwide.”

The Metaverse is the next evolution of the digital customer experience. It’s a virtual world, where people can interact, explore, and access services as digital avatars of themselves.

The Metaverse is built on advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and blockchain.

CBI’s planned launch in the Metaverse aligns with the UAE’s strong commitment to building a digital economy that embraces the use of blockchain technology, virtual assets, artificial intelligence, and mixed reality technologies in both a business environment and in everyday consumer services.