Last month, @Steam set a new platform record, with 720 games launching in a single week. Yet 74% received fewer than 10 reviews. For studios, launching is only part of the challenge. Discoverability, distribution and player acquisition matter from day one. The DMCC Gaming Centre connects studios with a dedicated gaming community, industry partners and opportunities across distribution and commercial growth. Give your game a stronger route to market with the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4z2DRp3

DMCC has signed an MoU with GL Exhibitions, bringing the DMCC Gaming Centre on board as Gaming Ecosystem Partner for Entertainment and Leisure MENA 2027 @enlmena. Held on 18–20 January at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event introduces a gaming and esports track supported by the DMCC Gaming Centre. Member companies receive an exclusive 20% discount on Gaming Pavilion stands. Connect with industry partners through the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4zKse6i @Bjassoma

Dubai's gaming community came together for the DMCC Gaming Centre's PC and Console Dev Mixer. Game developers, studios, publishers and gaming technology companies met to network and explore collaborations. Ahmed Bin Sulayem @ahmedbinsulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCC, and Belal Jassoma @Bjassoma, Senior Director, Tech Ecosystems, DMCC, joined attendees for conversations. Explore the DMCC Gaming Centre and connect with Dubai's gaming community: dmcc.tech/4ySvc8C

Thank you to everyone who joined the PC and Console Dev Mixer. Great to see Dubai’s gaming community engaging in conversations, sharing ideas and making new connections. @DuaneWilsonCla3

Conversations cover everything from game development to publishing. Developers and studios exchange ideas and explore new collaborations. @AhmedBinSulayem @Bjassoma

The PC and Console Dev Mixer brings Dubai’s gaming community together for an evening of networking and new connections.

Congratulations to seven members of the DMCC community recognised in the UAE’s Future100, an initiative led by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. CORAL Supy Digital Energy AI BlockPeer COMMit – Technology Simplified SafeGold NEXUS Their achievements showcase the breadth of innovation within our community and the contribution these businesses are making to the UAE’s future economy. DMCC is proud to support Future100 as a Community Partner and through our representation on the judging panel, helping recognise promising businesses across the country’s future industries. Thank you to the Ministry and the Future100 team for championing entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for innovative companies to grow.

Setting up a company in Dubai starts with choosing the right business activity, company structure and workspace. Dubai’s GDP reached AED 232 billion in Q1 2026, reflecting the continued growth of its business environment. DMCC is home to more than 26,000 companies and accounts for around 15% of Dubai’s foreign direct investment. Companies can access flexible workspace options across Uptown Dubai and Almas Tower. Explore business setup within DMCC’s integrated tech ecosystem: dmcc.tech/47YCjjY

DMCC Gaming Centre has signed an MoU with SAE University College Dubai @SAEdxb, connecting gaming education with industry in Dubai. The collaboration will explore joint research, curriculum development and knowledge exchange, alongside programmes offering students practical industry experience. Join the DMCC Gaming Centre and connect with Dubai’s gaming industry and emerging talent: dmcc.tech/4hOGTat

AI is becoming a more accepted part of gaming, especially among younger players. Bain’s Gaming Report 2026 found that 42% of gamers feel more comfortable with AI in games than they did a year ago. Among players aged 13–17, that rises to 59%. For studios, that could mean more room to experiment with AI across gameplay, personalisation and player experiences. Build at the intersection of gaming and AI with the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4dGAxrc

September brought new programmes, partnerships and industry events across DMCC’s technology ecosystems. The month began with the Silver Bar Tokenisation Launch with @Tokinvest_Cap, Sam Precious Metals and @Brinks, marking the world’s largest silver bar as the first tokenised commodity asset under the DMCC and @varadubai tokenisation framework. This was followed by the GAMESCALE programme with Exscape and the NEXUS Acceleration Programme. We also hosted UAE Talent Market Insight – Web3 and Blockchain with Edison Smart, signed an MoU with @DubaiFutureFund, and joined CV Summit @CV_Labs in Zurich. Discover upcoming DMCC events: dmcc.tech/4B9vXvM

Gaming audiences are becoming harder to define by a single profile. Bain’s Gaming Report 2026 finds that the most engaged 20% of gamers account for 59% of playing time, while the top 20% of spenders account for 73% of spending. For studios, knowing exactly who they are building for is becoming increasingly important. Build closer to your players with the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4yKsD8A

Meet the people building the next generation of PC and console games. DMCC Gaming Centre hosts the PC and Console Dev Mixer, bringing gaming companies together for an informal evening of networking, gaming and conversation. Connect with fellow developers and businesses, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration across the gaming ecosystem. Register now: dmcc.tech/4hD2bX1

Casual mobile games generated around $11 billion in H1 2026, with major differences in performance across genres, according to AppMagic’s H1 2026 Casual Games Report. Puzzle games accounted for 44% of player spending, while merge games saw spending rise 74% year on year. For studios building for global audiences, the DMCC Gaming Centre provides access to Dubai’s gaming community and dedicated business support. Join the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4jyOTxk

Ascend Innovations, a DMCC Gaming Centre member company, brings gaming together with AI, robotics and hardware. Its work spans gamified wellness, EdTech, humanoids and hardware integration. Build across gaming and emerging technology with us: dmcc.tech/4rBerMh

DMCC and @dubaifuturefund have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen connectivity across Dubai’s technology, startup and investment landscape. The collaboration, signed by DMCC’s Chief Free Zone Affairs Officer, Ahmad Hamza, and Nader Albastaki, DFDF Managing Director, will bring startups closer to sources of capital and strategic partners in the UAE and internationally, while opening up greater access to mentorship, expertise and new markets. DMCC and DFDF will also bring their respective networks together through joint events and industry engagement, supported by the exchange of market insights to advance innovation and entrepreneurship across the UAE. Explore how DMCC connects technology companies with the partners, programmes and business community to support their growth: dmcc.tech/4ynFZrh #DMCC #DFDF #Startups #Investment #Dubai

Live service games are built to keep players engaged long after launch. Regular updates, events and new content keep games active while generating recurring revenue over time. At the DMCC Gaming Centre, studios can connect with publishers, technology partners and gaming companies across acquisition, distribution and monetisation. Join the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4yhu4eD

Game worlds are increasingly finding new uses in AI research. ARC Raiders has inspired robotics simulations, Monster Hunter gameplay has contributed to an AI dataset of over 108 million frames, and Minecraft is being used to test collaboration between AI agents. Google DeepMind’s Genie 3 adds another angle. The world model can generate interactive environments from text prompts, creating controllable virtual worlds that can be used to train and evaluate AI agents. These examples show how gaming environments can provide new ways to train and test AI systems. The DMCC Gaming Centre connects gaming companies with Dubai’s wider technology ecosystem, including the DMCC AI Centre. Join the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4ruXMdx