Tech advancements, thriving gaming communities, substantial government investments and a planned World Cup is transforming the Kingdom’s Esports and gaming sector, promising 39,000 jobs by 2030. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: By 2030, Esports and gaming in Saudi Arabia could contribute US$13.3 billion (SAR 50 billion) to the Kingdom’s GDP and generate nearly 39,000 jobs […]
Dubai: With the aim to foster innovation and nurture creativity, the Museum of the Future is excited to announce its latest line up of interesting events and workshops. From the world of artificial intelligence (AI) to seeing gaming in a whole new light, this month is filled with enriching experiences. The museum is dedicated to […]
OMEN and HyperX recognize the essential need for PC and peripherals that deliver power, performance and quality for gaming, creating, work, and entertainment. Dubai: HP hosted a Gaming Showcase in Dubai on 24th April, introducing the latest OMEN and HyperX devices and accessories to gaming enthusiasts and media representatives. The event featured a stunning array of cutting-edge […]
Largest of its kind survey covering over 35,000 digitally connected people in 35 nations across five continents in 2023. Compelling insights under six key global themes: Balance, AI, Social Media, Gaming, Work and Regulations. Announces first edition of the Global Digital Wellbeing Index 2024; Gulf countries top the digital connectivity ranking, with UAE, Saudi Arabia, […]
Sharjah: Renowned author and investment expert Lucy Chow recently shared insights into the burgeoning opportunities within the gaming industry at the 7th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2024). Drawing from her best-selling essay collection, “Changing the Game,” Chow highlighted the far-reaching impact of games on education, society, and the economy. Chow pointed out […]
World: Kaspersky experts have discovered cybercriminals launched more than 7 million attacks on children exploiting popular game titles in 2022, a 57% increase compared to 2021. Kaspersky’s latest report The Dark Side of Kids’ Virtual Gaming Worlds explores the risks for young players in online gaming and analyses threats related to the most popular online […]
UAE: Picodi.com analysts checked the price of computer components and peripherals for PC gamers in 50 countries worldwide and calculated what proportion of the average wage citizens in these countries have to spend on a gaming PC. The perfect gaming PC In order to build the perfect gaming set we used Steam’s Hardware Survey to find the most […]
The Saudi Esports Federation is hosting the 6-weeks event under the theme ‘Gaming For Good’ this year in Saudi Arabia, bringing worldwide gamers to compete and donate their prize money to support some of the most pressing humanitarian causes in the world, including the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced populations. The support will help […]
DUBAI: Garena has teamed up with two popular Dubai-based YouTube stars and artists – Anas Elshayib and Bessan Ismail to produce an Arabic soundtrack in celebration of the launch of ‘The Creed of Fire’, the campaign that underpins Free Fire’s collaboration with Assassin’s Creed®. The 4-minute Arabic-language collaboration theme song combines the core melodies of […]
When gamers booted up the shooter-RPG hybrid Outriders last year, only a few options for characters could possibly be considered a Black hairstyle. All of them fell under the tired tropes of minifros and dreads with the textures wrong, and patterns looked unkempt. However, when only a few years ago programmers modelled afros on cauliflowers. […]
DUBAI: Entertainment company Waverider today announced that it has joined forces with Galaxy Racer (GXR), a Dubai-based eSports organisation, to organise the inaugural edition of POPC Live! in Dubai. To be held in March 2022, the Middle East’s biggest eSports, comics, and YouTubers’ pop culture festival will feature five days of experiences and unique activities […]
