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Dubai’s DMCC Gaming Centre Adds To A $1.8B Industry
The popularity of gaming has exploded across the MENA region, with Dubai aiming to become the regional capital for talented developers and startups.
Dubai’s DMCC (a flagship free trade zone at the center of the Jumeirah Lakes Towers district) has announced the opening of the DMCC Gaming Centre. The move comes as MENA gaming revenues are predicted to top $5 billion by 2025, with Dubai’s own economy increasingly benefiting from a thriving Esports and gaming scene, as well as a concerted push to bring VR and Metaverse startups to the region.
The DMCC is already home to over 50 games companies, with developers, producers, and Esports teams flocking to this increasingly popular destination. Dubai’s world-class infrastructure and unparalleled economic opportunities make the new DMCC gaming center an enticing proposition for startups. Members will gain access to the Esports community through regular networking events, tournaments, and more, along with support from Esports organization YaLLa , and tech ecosystem builder Astrolabs.
Earlier this year, DMCC joined global VC firm Brinc to open up $150 million in accelerator program funding — known as ZK Advancer and The Sandbox Metaverse — as developers continue experimenting with the massive potential of blockchain and web3 technologies.
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“As our roster of gaming companies expands rapidly and we see more DMCC Crypto Centre members enter the blockchain gaming space, there is no better time to formalize our efforts by opening the DMCC Gaming Centre. Through this facility, we will solidify Dubai’s position as a global hub for all gaming and Esports,” says Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC.
Gaming is now the most popular form of digital entertainment worldwide, and research undertaken by DMCC shows that 8 out of 10 people from gen Z and the millennial demographic are gamers. Enthusiasts spend upwards of seven hours each week on their hobby, and 10% of the entire online population now enjoys Esports tournaments.
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Samsung Smart Glasses Leak Hints At Android XR Push
Images show a lower-cost wearable tied to Android XR, as Samsung lines up for a broader move into AI-driven eyewear.
Leaked images of Samsung’s first smart glasses point to a sub-$500 wearable, marking the company’s clearest step yet into extended reality hardware.
The device, codenamed Jinju, is expected to run Android XR with tight integration of Google Gemini. It reportedly skips a display altogether. That puts it closer to audio-led devices like Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses than full mixed-reality gear.
Specs are still fluid, but leaks point to a 12MP camera, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 chip, and bone-conduction audio. Pricing is tipped between $380 and $500.
A second model, Haean, is already in development for 2027. That version is expected to add a micro-LED display and land at a higher price bracket.
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A July Unpacked reveal is possible, though a full launch alongside devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Watch 9 looks unlikely.
Samsung is moving in step with rivals chasing lighter, AI-first wearables. The form factor is still unsettled, though the company’s direction is clear.
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