Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025 under a 12-year partnership agreement with the International Olympic Committee
The worldwide games market has a huge audience with 3.4bn people globally playing video games across age groups
Wynn Al Marjan Island, developed in partnership with Marjan and RAK Hospitality Holding, is set to be the first integrated gaming resort in the MENA region
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has launched its official website, which had previously been password-protected
With the traditional Web2 GaaS model witnessing decreasing margins, blockchain technology will enable gaming studios to create new, more profitable business models in video games
Dubai’s push to build a global esports and gaming ecosystem is encouraging home grown brands such as GameCentric to offer innovative platforms that bring a diverse audience under one umbrella
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
From gaming enthusiasts to business professionals, MSI has launched a comprehensive offering for the festive season
The partnership seeks to nurture emerging gaming talent and elevate local esports events to international gaming benchmarks
The initiative is aimed at significantly increasing the gaming sector’s contribution to the growth of Dubai’s digital economy
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
The latest update to the iOS 17 software includes bug fixes, security updates, and addresses the heating issue
The video game industry is among the first to feel the full brunt of AI because it’s largely digital
Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park aim to equip students with future-proof skills during the 2023-24 academic year
We explore how the region is embracing esports and gaming as a significant cultural and economic force
As part of the collaboration, Sony’s gaming gear brand, Inzone, will engage in co-creation activities with Fnatic
The second edition of the festival will feature five days of action-packed events and activities
The partnership will focus on various initiatives such as training programmes, educational content, game localisation and sponsorship of regional events
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 acquisition comes in tandem with Checkmate.live’s recent partnership with Tencent Cloud, paving the way for a new era of fair play in the online gaming world
The company will benefit from Savvy’s long-term financial backing to deliver on its strategy to grow and deepen existing franchises
Code hidden within Netflix’s app includes references to games played on TVs, signalling that such a plan is in motion
The facility, located in Aldar Education’s West Yas Academy, will provide students access to gaming equipment, innovative software and immersive experiences
AD Gaming and SAWA group will help facilitate the international expansion of Chinese gaming and esports companies via Abu Dhabi
With many children spending a little too much time playing video games, learn to spot the signs things may be spinning out of control
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
Gamers, students, and business elite can visit MSI retail partners’ stores in the UAE to learn more about their special offers