According to the International Trade Administration, there are around 23.5 million gamers in Saudi Arabia, which accounts for almost 70 per cent of its population
This collaboration follows VADR Media’s recent acquisition of Szuperchess, a company known for its disruptive computer vision anti-cheat technology used by Checkmate.live
The CS:GO Blast World Premier Final 2023 brings together top gaming teams from around the world
More than 70 game developers and esports teams are now based in the UAE capital, and this is set to grow rapidly over the coming years
The partnership seeks to nurture emerging gaming talent and elevate local esports events to international gaming benchmarks
This ambitious undertaking underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to becoming a global leader in the esports arena
The specialised gaming and esports event will be co-hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation and Saudi Arabia Ministry of Sport in Riyadh on October 23
We explore how the region is embracing esports and gaming as a significant cultural and economic force
The second edition of the festival will feature five days of action-packed events and activities
Video games is a unique industry which blends art and science, humanities and technology, intuition and data
These games have the potential to boost the economy and affect the gaming industry in significant ways
The company will benefit from Savvy’s long-term financial backing to deliver on its strategy to grow and deepen existing franchises
The facility, located in Aldar Education’s West Yas Academy, will provide students access to gaming equipment, innovative software and immersive experiences
Tencent Cloud has expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, anti-cheat protection, gaming and XR
AD Gaming and SAWA group will help facilitate the international expansion of Chinese gaming and esports companies via Abu Dhabi
The Public Investment Fund owns 8.3 per cent of the Kyoto-based company, according to its latest filing
The three entities will explore and develop innovative financial products and offerings that create added value and enhance gamers’ experience
Rather than working with one content creator or gamer over a period of time, Division allows any brand to deploy a campaign at scale
DMCC is currently home to over 50 gaming companies, from game developers and producers to esports teams and tournament organisers
Last year, the Doha-headquartered company managed five large LAN tournaments and online league matches for games such as Fortnite, CS: GO, PUBG Mobile, Dota 2 and FIFA
The federation is headquartered in Riyadh and is led by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan
The two-day summit will be held on October 11-12, 2022 and will connect 300 leaders across Abu Dhabi’s gaming industry
The joint venture aims to transform the sports league’s brand presence in the Middle East and North Africa region and the Indian subcontinent
Checkmate is a Web3 initiative focused on producing and broadcasting linear and online tournaments for a new generation of players
John Lickrish, CEO of flash entertainment, tells us how the company continues to play a big role in Abu Dhabi’s recent foray into the fast-paced world of esports
Blockchain companies have doubled down on esports to reach gamers, signing multi-year, multi-million-dollar sponsorship contracts
Making her Tier 1 debut at just 16, Maryam has been showcasing her skills in online video games such as Fortnite since 2017
The line-up features everything from global sports championships and family-friendly excitement to top-artist concerts and exhilarating adventures
The Blast Premier World Final will be held in the Etihad Arena on Yas Island from December 14-18, 2022
Stream School aims to assist those who aspire to enter esports and gaming sector by delivering the tools needed to get started