Abu Dhabi Gaming committed to developing gaming and esports industries
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Saudi Arabia announces Esports World Cup amid $13.3bn gaming push
Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 Esports World Cup as it looks to create 39,000 job opportunities in emerging sector
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Next World Forum signs massive GCC deal to establish Esports Federation
The conference marked progress for the industry, organisers announced
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Esports set for Middle East boom amid global uncertainty
Middle East esports is set for massive growth amid global industry uncertainty
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Middle East on verge of becoming global esports hotspot by 2025
The total game audience is projected to surpass even a far higher level of 640 million over by 2025, according to a new study
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UAE eSports: True Gamers announces $13.5mn investment in gaming centres
The company plans to invest $13.5 million for developing its gaming centers in the UAE alone over the next 4-5 months
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Saudi Esports Federation, stc announces strategic partnership for this year’s Gamers8
The Saudi technology group will provide high-speed internet service at all events of the federation this season
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Dubai Esports and Games Festival begins with MiniMinter and AboFlah
Influencers including MiniMinter and AboFlah will appear at Dubai Esports and Games Festival
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Amazon University Esports, Shahid partner to enhance gamer experience in Saudi Arabia
Along with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the MENA region’s esports revenue is expected to exceed $5 billion by 2025
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Saudi Arabia to splash $38bn on gaming hub
The investment will be made through Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)
augmented reality
Revealed: MENA gaming industry to hit $5 billion mark in two years
The surge is leading to businesses in the region to play gaming industry to push customer acquisition, employee training
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Saudi Arabia announces return of Gamers8 with $30m Fortnite and esports prize pot
Saudi Arabia will host world’s biggest gaming and esports festival Gamers8
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Dubai opens next level video game hub amid $5bn industry push
Dubai freezone authority wants to take control of booming gaming industry
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Spanish football league LaLiga taps Dubai’s Galaxy Racer to lure younger fans
The 15-year agreement with the Galaxy Racer is expected to generate revenue over $2.9 billion
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Why gaming is a serious industry in the modern economy
The MENA region, home to one of the fastest-growing gaming markets, is set to benefit from the ongoing rise of the gaming industry
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Abu Dhabi to host esports gig Blast Premier World Final 2022
It will feature eight of the world’s best esports organisations competing for a slice of the $1 million prize pool
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Metaverse, AR, NFT activations to boost Saudi’s billion-dollar gaming industry under new Mastercard deal
The Saudi Esports Federation and Mastercard aim to make payments easier for gamers and create more immersive experiences for consumers in the region and around the world