Dubai’s gaming ecosystem continues to grow, and the DMCC Gaming Centre unites over 150 member companies, reinforcing its position as one of the largest hubs for gaming businesses in the MENA region. Belal Jassoma @Bjassoma, Senior Director of Tech Ecosystems, DMCC, shared his thoughts on Dubai's ambitions to become a leading global hub for gaming, esports and digital entertainment in the article below. Read the full story in @ArabianBusiness: arabianbusiness.com/business…

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The DMCC Gaming Centre supports gaming and esports companies scaling across MENA and globally. It offers partner-led capital access, a collaborative community, and mentorship-driven resources. In partnership with @Unity, @Xsolla, @Discovered_ae, @EpiphanyPK, Nexus, and @AUDubai, member companies benefit from strong networks within a global district of 26,000 companies. Explore more: dmcc.tech/4xrzrYD

May was a strong month across the DMCC integrated tech ecosystem, with significant milestones in Web3, AI, and gaming sectors. @AhmedBinSulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, was recognised in the Unlock Blockchain’s Top 20 Performing CEOs of 2025. @CtrlAltCo, a DMCC Crypto Centre member company, was named Start-Up of the Year at the Pioneer Awards 2026, and we also announced our partnership with @BitcoinCom. During the month, DMCC Crypto Centre hosted a webinar on tokenising precious metals, DMCC AI Centre explored how leaders are using AI, and DMCC Gaming Centre brought the community together for the event with @EpiphanyPK. In addition, member company @StudiosArtisan hits 50,000 Steam wishlists. Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the month. Join us for more events this summer: dmcc.tech/3St1sPe

This week, we attended GameExpo 2026, part of the @DxbEsportsFest. During the event, our team had the opportunity to connect with H.E. Khalfan Juma Belhoul, CEO of the @DubaiFuture, as well as developers, studios, esports companies, and gaming professionals. Together, we discussed the growth of Dubai’s gaming industry and the opportunities available for building globally scalable gaming businesses in the region. As part of the DEF Education & Gaming Summit, Zain Al Qudah, Manager at the DMCC Gaming Centre, also joined a panel discussion on building a career in Dubai’s gaming industry. Thank you to everyone who visited us during the event.

Thank you to everyone who visited us during GameExpo 2026. We look forward to continue supporting the next generation of gaming companies growing from Dubai.

Day 2 at GameExpo Festival 2026. We are ready for another day of meetings, insights and industry connections at booth No.601.

Together with @Imm3world, a DMCC Gaming Centre member company, we host the DMCC VR Challenge on the main stage at GameExpo 2026.

We attend GameExpo Festival 2026. Visit us at booth No.601 to connect with our team and member companies.

Zain Al Qudah, Manager of the DMCC Gaming Centre, speaks about the opportunities for gaming talent in Dubai during the DEF Education & Gaming Summit @DxbEsportsFest.

We are at the DEF Education & Gaming Summit @DxbEsportsFest. Zain Al Qudah, Manager of the DMCC Gaming Centre, joins the Breaking Into The Gaming Industry In Dubai panel discussion.

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