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Dubai's Gaming Ecosystem

A fast-growing hub for game developers, publishers, and investors , backed by clear regulation, government support, and year-round industry activity

OUR MANDATE

Established to grow Dubai's gaming sector

In December 2024, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a decree establishing the Dubai Films and Games Commission. The Commission is mandated to: establish regulatory frameworks for the video games industry, enhance the industry's contribution to Dubai's economy, oversee digital platforms for game development, publishing, and distribution, and promote local games in international markets

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Three pillars, one goal

Positioning Dubai as global hub for gaming built on talent, sector development, and enabling policies

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Talent

Growing the industry's talent pool, from discovery and development to long-term retention

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Sector Development

Strengthening Dubai's gaming sector through industry events, global exposure, and ecosystem growth programs

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Policies & Incentives

Creating a competitive regulatory and financial environment and exploring incentives, funding models, and investment tools that support gaming companies in Dubai

THE NUMBERS

A sector on the rise

Dubai's gaming sector has grown significantly, more companies, more developers, more releases every year

360+

Gaming Companies

260+

Development Studios

100+

Game Releases

WHAT WE DO

Our role in the ecosystem

We focus on attracting, developing, and promoting Dubai's gaming sector focusing on:

Company & Talent Attraction

Attracting gaming companies and professionals to establish and grow in Dubai

Global Industry Events

Hosting top-tier global gaming conferences and events in Dubai

International Promotion

Promoting Dubai's gaming industry and local studios in global markets

Economic Monitoring

Monitoring and enhancing the gaming sector's contribution to Dubai's economy

Policy & Incentives

Introducing policies and incentives that enable gaming companies to grow and invest in Dubai

Social Impact

Bringing Dubai's gaming community together through events, launches, and experiences that connect players, creators, and leaders in the industry

COMPANIES IN DUBAI

Companies shaping the scene

A growing community of global and regional gaming companies based in Dubai

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