Dr Marwan Alzarouni joins Everdome as official advisor

Everdome, the hyper-realistic metaverse platform, has appointed Dr Marwan Alzarouni as its official advisor.

An internationally recognised blockchain technology advocate, Dr Alzarouni joins the team at a critical time ahead of the first of Everdome’s three-phase launch.

Dr Alzarouni is known for his work as the CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center and serves as the managing partner at innovation consultancy Accelliance. Given his expertise in the field, he was chosen to head the Digital Asset Task Force (DATF), a research and advisory team that reports to Dubai Future Council for Blockchain.

As the official advisor, Dr Alzarouni will provide insight into the Middle East’s shift towards blockchain and metaverse adoption, contributing to Everdome’s expansion strategy throughout its base in the UAE and the wider region.

Speaking on the appointment, Rob Gryn, CEO and founder of Everdome and Metahero, said: “It goes without saying that we’re beyond thrilled to welcome such incredible expertise to the Everdome team. Dr Alzarouni is a real asset with proven capabilities in our core focus area. He will help us to shape Everdome into a world-leading metaverse, creating exceptional value for players and investors alike.”

Dr Alzarouni said: “The metaverse is a natural evolution of our connected world, and technologies such as blockchain are at the heart of what will make the metaverse a success for everyone. Everdome in particular is an exciting project – the fact that it is breaking new ground and that it is rooted in the UAE, with Phase 1 of the game set in Hatta, are just two factors among many that encouraged me to join the project.”

Built on Unreal Engine 5, Everdome will deliver a fully immersive web experience – pulling on the talents and vision of concept artists, game creators, 3D designers, Hollywood VFX specialists, and urban planning professionals.

Everdome Phase 1 includes the pre-launch phase, set in Hatta, during which users can explore the launch room and learn more about space exploration and the journey to come.

Phases 2 and 3 continue the journey, from mission launch and life aboard the vessel, through to landing and settling on Mars.

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