Dubai to unveil first gaming pavilion at Germany’s Gamescom

Dubai expects to turn heads at Germany’s Gamescom 2025 next week when it unveils the first gaming pavilion sponsored by a Middle East government.

The emirate wants to use the world’s biggest gaming event to showcase its $1 billion effort to rank among the world’s top 10 gaming hubs by 2033, Arabian Business reports.

“Our presence at Gamescom underscores the strength of an ecosystem that combines innovation, education, advanced technology, and talent development,” Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, said in a statement.

Some 350 gaming companies have set up shop in Dubai, 12% of them part of major global tech firms, the news site said.

Wynn resorts is in the midst of building the UAE’s first casino in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, which is due to open in 2027.