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Esports, gaming’s share to Saudi GDP seen at $13.3bn by 2030

Saudi esports, gaming sectors to boost GDP by $13.3bn

Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Olympic Esports Games in 2025 under a 12-year partnership agreement with the International Olympic Committee

Gaming worth $184bn globally, but ad spend remains low, reveals report

Gaming worth $184bn globally, but ad spend remains low, reveals report

The worldwide games market has a huge audience with 3.4bn people globally playing video games across age groups

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Inside Wynn Resorts’ plans for the UAE’s first legal casino destination

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

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UAE rolls the dice with first lottery licence, unveils new gaming rules

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has launched its official website, which had previously been password-protected

Manel Sort, Co-Founder, games for a living, on how AI and blockchain are bridging the gap between web2 and web3 gaming

How blockchain, AI are bridging Web2-Web3 gaming in the region

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

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Transforming the gaming landscape with Web3.0

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

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Has gaming pipped banking as a more lucrative profession? Blast World Premier Final features $1m purse

The CS:GO Blast World Premier Final 2023 brings together top gaming teams from around the world

James Hartt, director at ad gaming on the growth of abu dhabi as a gaming and esports powerhouse

Insights: Abu Dhabi strengthens its status as a global gaming and esports powerhouse

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

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MSI’s festive promotions in December has exclusive offers on laptops

From gaming enthusiasts to business professionals, MSI has launched a comprehensive offering for the festive season

Etisalat by e&, DCT Abu Dhabi partner to redefine esports sector

Boost for MENA esports with new Abu Dhabi-backed tie-up

The partnership seeks to nurture emerging gaming talent and elevate local esports events to international gaming benchmarks

Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Program for Gaming 2033’

Sheikh Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Program for Gaming 2033’

The initiative is aimed at significantly increasing the gaming sector’s contribution to the growth of Dubai’s digital economy

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Saudi Arabia to host major gaming and esports conference

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

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Apple releases software update to resolve iPhone 15 overheating issue

The latest update to the iOS 17 software includes bug fixes, security updates, and addresses the heating issue

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Rewriting the rules in gaming with AI

The video game industry is among the first to feel the full brunt of AI because it’s largely digital

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Dubai universities roll out programmes in AI, drones, genetics, gaming

Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park aim to equip students with future-proof skills during the 2023-24 academic year

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Beyond games: How GCC’s esports, gaming sector is on target for growth

We explore how the region is embracing esports and gaming as a significant cultural and economic force

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Sony, Fnatic partner to develop next-gen gaming gear

As part of the collaboration, Sony’s gaming gear brand, Inzone, will engage in co-creation activities with Fnatic

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Dubai esports and games festival 2023 to start on June 21

The second edition of the festival will feature five days of action-packed events and activities

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Saudi Arabia partners with South Korea’s Wemade to enhance gaming and blockchain sector

The partnership will focus on various initiatives such as training programmes, educational content, game localisation and sponsorship of regional events

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A look at how Sandsoft explores novel technology to engage consumers

Video games is a unique industry which blends art and science, humanities and technology, intuition and data

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The future of NFT-based games

These games have the potential to boost the economy and affect the gaming industry in significant ways

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VADR Media acquires Szuperchess for Checkmate.live platform

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

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Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games acquires Scopely for $4.9bn

The company will benefit from Savvy’s long-term financial backing to deliver on its strategy to grow and deepen existing franchises

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Netflix tests idea of expanding gaming service to televisions

Code hidden within Netflix’s app includes references to games played on TVs, signalling that such a plan is in motion

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This K-12 school in Abu Dhabi launches first esports hub

The facility, located in Aldar Education’s West Yas Academy, will provide students access to gaming equipment, innovative software and immersive experiences

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AD Gaming, SAWA Group to develop Abu Dhabi’s gaming ecosystem

AD Gaming and SAWA group will help facilitate the international expansion of Chinese gaming and esports companies via Abu Dhabi

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Gaming: How much is too much for children?

With many children spending a little too much time playing video games, learn to spot the signs things may be spinning out of control

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Saudi National Bank partners with Mastercard, SEF to transform esports

The three entities will explore and develop innovative financial products and offerings that create added value and enhance gamers’ experience

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Division’s co-founders’ on how brands are engaging with gamers in a structured way

Rather than working with one content creator or gamer over a period of time, Division allows any brand to deploy a campaign at scale

MSI offers discounts on laptops at Dubai Shopping Festival 2022-23

Gamers, students, and business elite can visit MSI retail partners’ stores in the UAE to learn more about their special offers