Sheikh Hamdan met 80 top gaming firms to boost Dubai's big hub
The Crown Prince of Dubai met with representatives from 80 global gaming companies to discuss the city's future growth.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, recently attended the Dubai Gaming Retreat. During the event, he met with representatives from 80 of the world's leading local and international gaming companies as Dubai steps up its efforts to become a major global hub for the industry.
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The retreat, organised by the Dubai Media Council, brought together key players from across the gaming sector to discuss shared goals and help shape the next phase of the industry's growth in Dubai.
Dubai's Vision to Become a Global Gaming Hub
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sheikh Hamdan highlighted Dubai's commitment to becoming "the world's new hub for the gaming industry." He shared that the emirate is dedicated to attracting top global talent, leading companies, and new investments to this fast-growing sector.
The discussions focused on setting common goals to support future growth and make Dubai a world leader in gaming innovation.
Sheikh Hamdan also expressed his strong support for the team led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, for their efforts in improving Dubai’s media and gaming landscape.
"We have full confidence in the team led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to continue advancing Dubai's media ecosystem by building the infrastructure, policies and regulatory frameworks needed to transform innovative ideas into global success stories," Sheikh Hamdan said.
What is the Dubai Gaming Retreat?
The Dubai Gaming Retreat is a special one-day event that brings together gaming experts, developers, creators, and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of the local gaming sector.
Held at the iconic Museum of the Future, the retreat included panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities to encourage new partnerships across gaming, technology, and creative sectors.
This event supports the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033. This initiative aims to make gaming a major part of Dubai’s digital economy by attracting international talent and fostering local innovation.
Today, gaming is one of the fastest-growing industries in Dubai, thanks to strong government support, advanced digital infrastructure, and a growing community of gaming professionals.
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