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Mitgo’s New Gaming Network Has The MENA Region In Its Sights

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2 years ago

July 25, 2023

Nour Nasir

Mitgo

Global IT company Mitgo has launched Mitgame, a specialized network for games and online gaming services. Mitgame was formed by creating a separate company from the online gaming segment of the Admitad network, which is also a Mitgo-owned company.

Over the last 12 months, revenue across the Admitad network grew by over 50%. After this period of rapid growth, it was decided to launch Mitgame as a separate entity with a special focus on the online gaming market.

Mitgame will target client, browser, and console games, and the newly-formed network already has more than 200,000 publishers, 100+ game brands, and over 500,000 active players. Current partnerships include Epic Games, Perfect World, Plarium, MY.GAMES, Wargaming, Gaijin, Nexters, Innogames, and Upjers. The company also has a solid track record of cooperating with industry leaders like PlayStation, Xbox, and Riot Games.

The MENA region will be a key market for Mitgame. In the first half of 2023, MENA player acquisitions and purchases increased by 64%, and over the next 12 months, the network plans to have built partnerships with up to 80 MENA gaming brands and 5,000 publishers.

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“Mitgame has evolved into a very gaming-focused business. Being part of Mitgo will allow Mitgame to benefit from all the services and partner networking opportunities the company offers. This is part of our core strategy to broaden and diversify the business into successful, global market segments,” said Alexander Bachmann, CEO and Founder of Mitgo.

Mitgo also has plans to invest over $9 million into the ongoing development of Mitgame before 2025, which should help establish the network as a global market leader.

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UAE’s Etihad Rail Launches In 2026 — What You Need To Know

A 1,200 km passenger network will transform public transport, with 11 connected cities, and high-speed trains cutting inter-emirate travel times.

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1 day ago

May 19, 2025

Nour Nasir

Etihad Rail

Etihad Rail has confirmed that its long-anticipated passenger train service will officially launch in 2026, ushering in a new era of high-speed, inter-emirate travel. The UAE’s national railway developer shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), as work continues on a 1,200 km passenger network set to connect 11 cities across all seven emirates.

The news marks a major leap in public transportation for the country, with passenger trains designed to reach speeds of up to 200 km/h. Travel times will be significantly reduced — Abu Dhabi to Dubai is expected to take just under an hour, while the journey to Fujairah will be cut to around 105 minutes. A separate high-speed line, capable of reaching 350 km/h, is also in the works to link Abu Dhabi and Dubai in just 30 minutes.

The backbone of the network was completed in 2023, when Etihad Rail launched its 900 km freight service linking key industrial and logistics hubs across the UAE, including ports in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Fujairah. Now, the focus has shifted to passenger infrastructure.

The first station will be located in Sakamkam, Fujairah city centre, and a second is confirmed near University City in Sharjah. Dubai’s main station is expected to be adjacent to Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro Station, while Abu Dhabi’s is anticipated along the corridor separating Mussafah Industrial Area and Mohammed Bin Zayed City.

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Once completed, the passenger network will link cities including Al Sila, Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Integration with Oman is also part of the long-term vision. A new cross-border project — Hafeet Rail — will span 303 km between Sohar and Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba area. Developed by Etihad Rail in collaboration with Oman Rail and Mubadala, the link is expected to deepen trade and tourism ties between the two countries.

Etihad Rail’s passenger trains will carry up to 400 passengers each and feature Wi-Fi, entertainment systems, charging points, and onboard food and beverage options to ensure a comfortable experience. To further simplify access, passengers will be able to pay with their nol cards, thanks to a partnership between Etihad Rail and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The collaboration aims to integrate fare payments and booking systems under one unified platform.