Dubai Chambers, in strategic collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation, recently hosted a high-impact workshop on the gaming sector. The event brought together influential voices to explore the immense potential of Dubai’s emerging gaming and digital entertainment ecosystem. Held under the umbrella of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, the workshop addressed future-forward industry opportunities and key strategies.
This visionary initiative is designed to position Dubai as a premier global hub for gaming, esports, and interactive digital content. It aims to generate 30,000 high-skilled jobs and contribute approximately $1 billion to the local economy within the next decade. Participants included global game developers, AI technologists, entrepreneurs, and digital economy experts representing public and private sector stakeholders. They exchanged insights on market scalability, talent acquisition, innovation ecosystems, and regulatory frameworks to support sustainable industry development. The forum also discussed how Dubai can attract international gaming studios and foster a thriving developer community within the emirate.
Maha Al Gargawi, Vice President of Business Advocacy at Dubai Chambers, addressed the program’s role in driving global competitiveness. She emphasized how the gaming initiative supports Dubai’s economic diversification, digital infrastructure, and long-term technological leadership goals. The event spotlighted gaming’s strategic relevance to Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and future technology. Expand North Star, hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre, is expected to significantly amplify Dubai’s role in digital innovation. Attendees also explored the ‘App Olympics’ competition, a creative segment of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ innovation-driven initiative. This competition invites aspiring developers to craft world-class gaming applications tailored for global users and Dubai’s growing tech ecosystem.
Representatives from the Dubai Future Foundation highlighted governance models, investment incentives, and cross-sector collaboration within the gaming value chain. Discussions focused on ensuring Dubai’s readiness to support next-gen game design, immersive technologies, and metaverse-linked experiences. The workshop concluded with a shared vision of Dubai becoming a central player in shaping the future of global gaming. Its outcome reflects a unified commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and opportunity-rich digital entertainment landscape in the region. Dubai continues advancing its status as an innovation hub by integrating gaming into its national digital economy and future roadmap.

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