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CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Experience ancient Egypt and travel in space with new virtual reality exhibit at WEM
New VR exhibits for shoppers to experience at West Edmonton Mall: Horizon of Khufu and Space Explorers: THE INFINITE. (Source: Excurio) Shoppers will be able to immerse themselves into two new virtual reality exhibits at the West Edmonton Mall. People can see what it's like to travel 4,500 years back in time and explore the Great Pyramid of Giza with the Horizon of Khufu experience. They can also fly into space with Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, adventures inspired by real NASA missions. Created by French company Ecurio, the CEO says the exhibit is filled with adventure meant for a group of people. 'You wear a virtual reality headset, you see each other, you can interact with each other and you travel in space or in this case, to Egypt,' said Ecurio CEO Fabian Barati. People will be able to feel what it's like to walk around inside the pyramids or be in space for 45 minutes. While most VR experiences have you standing still, Barati says people will be able to walk around a big space and 'completely lose the feelings of their real surroundings.' 'You can also learn a lot of history and you will feel a lot of different things because you're entering very narrow corridors and also being elevated towards the top of the pyramid,' Barati said. The West Edmonton Mall is only the second location in Canada for these exhibits; the first are in Montreal. Tickets start at $35 for adults and $25 for children eight years old and up.
Hi Dubai
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
UAE Showcases Space Innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka with Space42 at the Helm
The UAE is turning heads at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai with its 'Explorers of Space' platform, a centerpiece of the country's pavilion that captures its bold journey from Earth to orbit. From Mars missions to lunar landings, the exhibit reflects the nation's growing influence in global space exploration. Spearheading the platform is Space42, the UAE's leading space technology company and official partner of the Space Explorers zone. The firm has curated an immersive experience highlighting past milestones like the Emirates Mars Mission and the Rashid Rover, as well as future asteroid missions and space-tech innovations. Space42's involvement underscores its broader mission to merge satellite communications, AI, and geospatial analytics into practical solutions. 'Our support reflects the UAE's evolution from a rich cultural legacy to a frontier of discovery,' said Sulaiman Al Ali, Chief Commercial Officer at Space42. The pavilion's theme, 'From Earth to Ether,' mirrors this vision, emphasizing how space technologies can deliver real-world benefits. Space42 currently operates a satellite network spanning over 150 countries, supporting everything from disaster response to next-gen mobility through its flagship Thuraya-4 and Foresight constellation. A standout feature of the exhibit is a handcrafted rocket sculpture made from palm fronds (khoos), woven by Emirati artisans. Blending tradition with innovation, the piece symbolizes the country's ambition to reach space while staying rooted in its heritage. With Expo 2025 offering a global platform, Space42 aims to deepen international partnerships—particularly with Japan—while advancing its mission to make space solutions more accessible, relevant, and impactful on Earth. News Source: Emirates News Agency
