- News
MetaLife and RayNeo Agree in Principle to Cooperate on Smart Glasses and AR
MetaLife Metaverse held direct talks with RayNeo in Shenzhen and agreed in principle to cooperate on marketing and deploying smart-glasses and AR technology across the Middle East and North Africa, with signing expected in early December 2026.
Source: LinkedIn
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New Opportunities for Egypt's Digital Economy at the Shenzhen 2026 Conference and Expo in China
Hesham Khalafallah, founder of MetaLife Metaverse, spoke as guest of honour and official speaker about how smart glasses and AI can support the digital economy, and about moving from importing devices to developing applications and Arabic content, through partnerships with Chinese companies.
Source: Rose Al-Youssef
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MetaLife Metaverse signs a cooperation agreement with Qhwuxing, a Chinese smart-glasses company
MetaLife Metaverse has signed a cooperation agreement with Qhwuxing, a Shenzhen-based company specialising in AI smart glasses and wearable audio, to bring smart-glasses technology to the Middle East and North Africa, supported by local content, training and implementation.
Source: LinkedIn
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MetaLife Metaverse signs a partnership agreement with China's Seelove Technology
MetaLife Metaverse has signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with Seelove Technology, a Shanghai-based company creating immersive content and custom experiences with AI and XR, to deliver joint projects that serve the needs of the region.
Source: LinkedIn
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MetaLife Metaverse signs a partnership agreement with South Korea's Newjak
MetaLife Metaverse has signed a cooperation and partnership agreement with Newjak, a leading South Korean company in immersive experiences and interactive shows with more than 150 projects in South Korea, to deliver joint projects that bring Korean expertise to the region.
Source: LinkedIn
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Hisham Khalafallah Takes the Stage as Official Speaker and Guest of Honor at Shenzhen Smart Glasses Expo 2026
Hisham Khalafallah, founder of MetaLife Metaverse, took part as guest of honor and official speaker at the Shenzhen smart glasses, AI and AR industry summit, representing the Middle East and North Africa. He spoke about how smart glasses can support the digital economy, urged a shift from importing devices to building applications and Arabic content, and discussed partnership opportunities with specialized Chinese companies.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm, Ahwal Misr, X / WNN on X
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White Coat Ceremony Highlights Egypt's Opportunities in Attracting International Students
The "White Coat" ceremony was held to welcome the 2026 cohort of Indian students studying medicine in Egypt, in cooperation with Edu Calling India. Hesham Khalafallah, the event coordinator, said that promoting Egyptian education begins with reliable information and continues with a good student experience, noting introductory visits to India since 2022.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm, Al-Ahwal Al-Masriya, A7wal Edu, Rose El Youssef
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AI investment tops $725 billion
An analysis of Big Tech's capital spending, expected to reach around $725 billion in 2026, why markets view Meta's smart-glasses bet differently from Google's spending plans, and where the Arab region can realistically compete in this race.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm
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Electronic voting has become a necessity imposed by today’s digital reality
A perspective on digital public services and the trust, security and transparency required before electronic voting can scale.
Source: Rosa El Youssef, El-Alam El-Araby, Digit Economy Gate
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Hesham Khalafallah: the world is in a financial race to adopt digital currencies
An analysis of the global race toward digital currencies and the need for balanced regulation that protects users without blocking innovation.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm, Masr 2030 / Nabd
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The Grand Egyptian Museum moves Egypt into the creative economy
Coverage of Hesham’s view of the Grand Egyptian Museum as a platform connecting heritage, technology, tourism and education.
Source: Al-Ahram Gate, Akhbar Al Youm, Ahram Business, Rosa El Youssef
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Session on arbitration in the age of technology warns of its negative effects
A session on AI, the metaverse, blockchain and deepfakes—and how they reshape evidence, smart contracts and dispute resolution.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm, Almosadron
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Electric cars: Hesham Khalafallah on the dangers of self-driving vehicles
A view of autonomous-driving benefits, vehicle-software intrusion risks and the need to connect innovation with cybersecurity and accountability.
Source: A7wal Cars
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MetaLife Metaverse founder: common mistakes that threaten our information security
An extended interview on data collection, social engineering, adaptive malware and practical habits that strengthen personal privacy.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm
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MetaLife Metaverse founder explains the project’s role in the “Bedaya” initiative
A comprehensive interview on MetaLife’s 2022 beginnings, immersive skills development and the link between innovation, education and Egypt Vision 2030.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm
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Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities: MetaLife Metaverse provides VR headsets to “New Beginning” children at the Egyptian Museum
As part of the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities’ first activity under the presidential “New Beginning” initiative, the MetaLife Metaverse project provided 360° VR headsets for children touring the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, alongside interactive 3D experiences and educational games.
Source: Al-Dostor, Youm7, State Information Service
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MetaLife founder: artificial intelligence is the future of humanity
An interview on everyday AI, the Fifth Industrial Revolution, changing jobs, human skills and responsible adoption.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm
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“Virtual Hajj” as a substitute for the pilgrimage is promoted by trend-chasers — and plain common sense rejects it
An extended interview in Aqidati newspaper on using AI and the metaverse to ease Hajj logistics for pilgrims, rejecting “virtual Hajj” as a substitute for the pilgrimage, and presenting VR simulations of the Grand Mosque and the Kaaba developed by the team.
Source: Aqidati
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AI research center director: the dark web is a trap for committing crimes
A public-awareness interview explaining the deep and dark web, digital crime risks and safer online behaviour for families and young people.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm
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Virtual-reality applications at a cultural salon at the Cairo International Book Fair
A live demonstration of heritage-focused VR simulations and a proposed virtual platform for universities and cultural institutions.
Source: Al Khabar Al Youm
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Egypt enters the world of metaverse literature through “Super Haven”
Coverage of an Arabic story blending literature, science fiction and technology to introduce younger readers to AI and virtual reality.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm, Egypt Telegraph, A7wal Culture, Al Khabar Al Youm
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An introductory lecture on virtual reality and the metaverse
Official documentation of Hesham’s lecture for Modern Academy engineering students on the metaverse and its practical and educational applications.
Source: Modern Academy for Engineering
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MetaLife Metaverse launches the first Arab platform for remote virtual meetings
The launch of MetaLife Global Arena for immersive exhibitions, conferences and meetings, including a COP28 simulation.
Source: Al Tareeq, Oz Arab Media
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MetaLife Metaverse confronts the dark side of the virtual world
Coverage of isolation, identity and unsuitable-content risks in virtual worlds—and MetaLife’s work on family awareness and responsible Arabic content.
Source: Al Nahar Egypt, Al Bawaba News
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MetaLife Metaverse: the first Egyptian Arab project to bring together the real and the virtual world
A press introduction to MetaLife and its applications in education, tourism, industry and services through shared virtual experiences.
Source: Al Nahar Egypt, Tawasul 24
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Using artificial intelligence in religious awareness
A paper in the Journal of Digital Media Research examining responsible uses of AI in religious education and awareness.
Source: Egyptian Knowledge Bank, DOI: 10.21608/jsmd.2023.356198
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The metaverse and the digital transformation of Arab universities at an international conference in Sharm El-Sheikh
As Regional Director of IGate Institute Morocco, Hesham led a workshop on metaverse applications in university admissions, registration and digital transformation at the 39th international conference of the Arab Organization for Admission & Registration Officials, held with the Association of Arab Universities in Sharm El-Sheikh under the patronage of Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education.
Source: Nayrouz News Agency
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The metaverse, social media and the challenges of religious awareness at a Suez University conference
A Suez University workshop combining metaverse and social-media safety awareness with a practical virtual-reality demonstration.
Source: A7wal Education
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“With metaverse technology”: a conference of Islamic university leaders at Knowledge City in India
As Regional Director of IGate Institute Middle East, Hesham spoke on the Islamic University Leaders’ Climate Action Summit at Knowledge City, Kerala, India — a global platform for researchers and policymakers on climate change, with representatives from 40 countries.
Source: Al-Dostor
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Assiut signs a joint memorandum of understanding with Markaz Sunni Cultural Centre University in India
As Director of IGate distance-learning, Hesham took part in the official delegation that signed a memorandum of understanding between Assiut University and India’s Markaz Sunni Culture Islamic University, covering student and faculty exchange in medicine.
Source: Akhbar Al Youm