Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are expected to contribute €4,1 billion to the UAE economy, a 1% increase in GDP by 2030, and will also have a significant impact. in employment in the country. According to a report by PwC Middle East, most of the contribution to the UAE economy will come from RA (€2.8 billion), with VR providing €1.3 billion. Furthermore, the technologies will benefit all industries, including the healthcare and retail sectors in the UAE, and create more than 40,000 jobs in the country. Last year, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced its intention to introduce VR rehabilitation into physiotherapy for stroke patients, patients with UAE 39 disorders, balance, and children with developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson's syndrome. Dubai Water and Electricity (Dewa) and Dubai Customs integrate these technologies to transform the experience for their customers and employees, while Dewa engineers and technicians wear smart helmets and glasses to stay in touch fast. to make repairs Ali Al Hosseini, Chief Digital Officer at PwC Middle East, said the Middle East is at a crossroads today as it is undergoing a unique transformation and choosing the path of early adoption of technologies will have huge implications for business and the society. and the economy of the region as a whole. "No place illustrates this desire for innovation and openness to change better than the UAE." As AR and VR technology finally matures, we expect both to help boost the UAE's economy in a significant way – the technologies will improve how organizations function in the country and allow for a smooth transition. towards more efficient processes, and most important of all: educate people more effectively and create amazing user experiences," he said.