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Mid East Info
10-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Dubai Gaming Ecosystem Expands Rapidly with 350+ Companies and $1 Billion Economic Target Under ‘Dubai Program for Gaming 2033'
The program is overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation and aims to position Dubai among the top 10 cities globally by 2033 Dubai,June 2025: Overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation, the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 'DPG33', has announced that Dubai is home to more than 350 companies, with 260 of them categorised as specialised game developers, contributing overall to a global industry valued at USD 200 billion globally. Since the program's launch in November 2023, more than 60 new companies have been established in Dubai of which 12% are large global companies — marking a growth rate of 16.6% since the launch of the program. The gaming industry has emerged as one of Dubai's most promising economic sectors in recent years. His Excellency Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, said: 'The recent achievements in the Dubai's gaming industry reflects the success of the city's vision for its future economy — one built on economic diversification and the proactive investment in current and future development opportunities. Belhoul added: 'The gaming sector holds unprecedented economic potential, and Dubai was — and will remain — a land of opportunity and a destination for innovators and creators. The industry offers a wealth of unprecedented opportunities thanks to the supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and innovative ideas in advanced technology sectors, particularly game development, which is a key driver in enhancing Dubai's global competitiveness and in achieving the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).' Dubai Program for Gaming 2033: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, launched the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 in November 2023, with the goal of positioning Dubai among the world's top 10 global gaming hubs over the next decade, with 30,000 new jobs and a $1 billion boost to GDP by 2033. DPG33 focuses on nurturing talent and entrepreneurship, embracing technological advancements, and fostering digital content development, while creating training and employment opportunities with leading global firms and academic institutions, and leads a variety of local and international events, exhibitions, and partnerships that strengthen collaboration between individuals, businesses, and regulatory bodies in Dubai and beyond.
Arabian Business
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Business
Dubai startup launches AI cloud gaming platform
Dubai-based startup The Game Company (TGC) has launched its AI-powered cloud gaming platform at Dubai AI Week. Built entirely in Dubai, the platform aligns with the Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033—a national strategy to establish the emirate as a global leader in gaming and emerging tech. TGC's platform brings more than 1,300 AAA titles directly from the cloud, making high-performance gaming accessible to anyone, on any device, without the need for costly consoles or downloads. The Game Company in Dubai Built on custom AI architecture, the platform features optimised GPU utilisation for maximum visual performance, predictive forward buffering for ultra-smooth gameplay, and cloud-agnostic integration that ensures seamless, low-latency experiences across devices. Faisal Kazim, Head of Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, said: 'Dubai AI Week is about showcasing innovation that doesn't just imagine the future, but makes it reality. The launch of TGC's cloud gaming platform highlights the power of AI to transform industries, augment human creativity, and unlock new creative economies. 'It's a proud moment to see a product of this calibre launched from Dubai, for the world.' Osman Masud, Founder and CEO of The Game Company, said, 'Gaming is not just entertainment. It is culture, economy, and infrastructure. We have built the foundation for a new generation of gaming and we are proud to launch it here in Dubai. 'Dubai gave us the platform and belief. We are proud to showcase a homegrown product that is setting a new global benchmark.' The platform has already seen strong traction during its alpha phase, with more than 43,000 registrations and 10,000 gamers onboarded. TGC is backed by key partners including Tencent Cloud, BytePlus (TikTok), Immutable and
Mid East Info
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Dubai startup launches AI-powered cloud gaming platform
Local startup announces launch during Dubai AI Week, offering 1,300+ AAA titles on the cloud Dubai-based startup The Game Company (TGC) today launched its AI-powered cloud gaming platform at Dubai AI Week, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). Built entirely in Dubai, the platform aligns with the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033—a national strategy to establish the emirate as a global leader in gaming and emerging tech. TGC's platform brings over 1,300 AAA titles directly from the cloud, making high-performance gaming accessible to anyone, on any device, without the need for costly consoles or downloads. Built on custom AI architecture, the platform features optimised GPU utilisation for maximum visual performance, predictive forward buffering for ultra-smooth gameplay, and cloud-agnostic integration that ensures seamless, low-latency experiences across devices. Faisal Kazim, Head of Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, said: 'Dubai AI Week is about showcasing innovation that doesn't just imagine the future, but makes it reality. The launch of TGC's cloud gaming platform highlights the power of AI to transform industries, augment human creativity, and unlock new creative economies. It's a proud moment to see a product of this calibre launched from Dubai, for the world.' Osman Masud, Founder and CEO of The Game Company, said: 'Gaming is not just entertainment. It is culture, economy, and infrastructure. We have built the foundation for a new generation of gaming and we are proud to launch it here in Dubai. Dubai gave us the platform and belief. We are proud to showcase a homegrown product that is setting a new global benchmark.' The platform has already seen strong traction during its alpha phase, with over 43,000 registrations and 10,000 gamers onboarded. TGC is backed by key partners including Tencent Cloud, BytePlus (TikTok), Immutable and Visitors to the Dubai AI Week can experience live gameplay across devices, explore the underlying tech stack, and interact with real-time demos of the AI-powered system.
Trade Arabia
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Trade Arabia
Dubai startup launches AI-powered cloud gaming platform
Dubai-based startup The Game Company (TGC) has launched its AI-powered cloud gaming platform at Dubai AI Week, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). Built entirely in Dubai, the platform aligns with the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 — a national strategy to establish the emirate as a global leader in gaming and emerging tech. TGC's platform brings over 1,300 AAA titles directly from the cloud, making high-performance gaming accessible to anyone, on any device, without the need for costly consoles or downloads. Built on custom AI architecture, the platform features optimised GPU utilisation for maximum visual performance, predictive forward buffering for ultra-smooth gameplay, and cloud-agnostic integration that ensures seamless, low-latency experiences across devices. Faisal Kazim, Head of Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, said: 'Dubai AI Week is about showcasing innovation that doesn't just imagine the future, but makes it reality. The launch of TGC's cloud gaming platform highlights the power of AI to transform industries, augment human creativity, and unlock new creative economies. It's a proud moment to see a product of this calibre launched from Dubai, for the world.' Osman Masud, Founder and CEO of The Game Company, said: 'Gaming is not just entertainment. It is culture, economy, and infrastructure. We have built the foundation for a new generation of gaming and we are proud to launch it here in Dubai. Dubai gave us the platform and belief. We are proud to showcase a homegrown product that is setting a new global benchmark.'
Tahawul Tech
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tahawul Tech
Dubai startup launches AI-powered cloud gaming platform
Local startup announces launch during Dubai AI Week, offering 1,300+ AAA titles on the cloud. Dubai-based startup The Game Company (TGC) today launched its AI-powered cloud gaming platform at Dubai AI Week, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and hosted by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). Built entirely in Dubai, the platform aligns with the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033—a national strategy to establish the emirate as a global leader in gaming and emerging tech. Faisal Kazim, Head of Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, said: 'Dubai AI Week is about showcasing innovation that doesn't just imagine the future, but makes it reality. The launch of TGC's cloud gaming platform highlights the power of AI to transform industries, augment human creativity, and unlock new creative economies. It's a proud moment to see a product of this calibre launched from Dubai, for the world.' TGC's platform brings over 1,300 AAA titles directly from the cloud, making high-performance gaming accessible to anyone, on any device, without the need for costly consoles or downloads. Built on custom AI architecture, the platform features optimised GPU utilisation for maximum visual performance, predictive forward buffering for ultra-smooth gameplay, and cloud-agnostic integration that ensures seamless, low-latency experiences across devices. Osman Masud, Founder and CEO of The Game Company, said: 'Gaming is not just entertainment. It is culture, economy, and infrastructure. We have built the foundation for a new generation of gaming and we are proud to launch it here in Dubai. Dubai gave us the platform and belief. We are proud to showcase a homegrown product that is setting a new global benchmark.' The platform has already seen strong traction during its alpha phase, with over 43,000 registrations and 10,000 gamers onboarded. TGC is backed by key partners including Tencent Cloud, BytePlus (TikTok), Immutable and Visitors to the Dubai AI Week can experience live gameplay across devices, explore the underlying tech stack, and interact with real-time demos of the AI-powered system.
