The DMCC Center for Gaming Has Been Launched

by Sweta Bose 16, Dec 2022

A gaming center will host enterprises involved in esports, metaverse gaming, AR and VR technology, and game development. Through its introduction, the DMCC center for gaming seeks to promote the USD 1.8 billion gaming business in the MENA region.

The launch of this Gaming Center has been announced by DMCC, the top free zone in the world, and the Government of Dubai on Commodities Trade and Enterprise to service the fast-growing global and regional video games sector. The MENA region's gaming industry presently generates revenues of USD 1.8 billion, but that figure is expected to rise to USD 5 billion by 2025.

All About the DMCC Game Center in Dubai

By creating an environment where all gaming and esports firms can thrive, the DMCC Gaming Centre, unveiled during the Esports Festival in Dubai, formalizes the efforts made in the gaming and esports industry. Over 50 gaming business setups in Dubai, including esports teams, tournament organizers, and game producers, call DMCC home.

This gaming center will be located in the well-known free zone of the DMCC, providing unequaled access to a network in the gaming sector that is thriving to create new opportunities for cooperation. Additionally, gaming organizations can benefit from DMCC's fully digital setup process, top-notch infrastructure, and commitment to increasing company productivity.

The Ecosystem of the DMCC Gaming Center

Through routine events, esports competitions, and industry assistance from our ecosystem partner YaLLa Esports, a top esports organization in the UAE, members of the DMCC Gaming Centre can access the larger esports community. Additionally, members will be able to enroll in market entrance and acceleration programs designed especially for the gaming sector through the ecosystem partner, AstroLabs, a leading provider of tech ecosystems in the MENA region.

Through their accelerator programs ZK Advancer and The Sandbox Metaverse, DMCC and the international venture capital firm Brinc have enabled members to access 150 million USD in funding. Members of this Gaming Centre creating games using blockchain and web3 technologies will also have access to such programs.

Nearly 3.2 billion individuals will play games and spend a combined total of USD 196.8 billion in 2022, making the gaming industry one of the fastest expanding in the world. In comparison to when video games originally debuted in the 1970s, the industry's scale and growth are astounding, according to Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of DMCC.

These devoted audiences always seek deeper immersion and more compelling stories in their preferred entertainment medium. A better period has never existed to formalize our efforts by establishing the DMCC Gaming Centre as our list of gaming companies grows quickly, and more of our Crypto Centre members enter the blockchain gaming market.

Set Up Your DMCC Business in the Dubai Game Center

Eight out of ten Gen Zs and millennials are gamers, according to DMCC data, and players between the ages of 25-40 spend up to seven hours gaming each week. With 10% of online users who are esports lovers and 68% of online users watching gaming-related material, esports is also a rapidly expanding sector.

More people now watch esports compared to many traditional sports leagues, including the MLB and NBA. The gaming sector is expanding quickly, and DMCC is leading the way with its more than 50 gaming-related enterprises.

For gaming enterprises to flourish and have access to important participants in the industry, DMCC has built a thriving community and infrastructure.

E-Sports and Gaming License Activities

DMCC provides its members with access to a variety of gaming license activities, such as:

Gaming

  • Academy
  • Publishing
  • Development
  • Engine Operation
  • Content Production
  • Industry Research
  • Studio Services
  • Consultancy Services
  • Online Service
  • Community Management
  • Metaverse Services.

Esports

  • League Operator
  • Event Management
  • Data & Analytics Services
  • Online Publication
  • Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
  • Tournament Support Platform.

The World-Class Facilities for the Gaming Company Owners

The benefits and facilities are as follows:

  • No corporate or personal income tax
  • Full capital repatriation
  • 100% business ownership
  • One-stop-shop and well connectivity
  • Work & live in a strategic location.

Besides these, there are many other general benefits of the Dubai Multi Commodities Center.

So, contact us immediately and grab this opportunity for your dream business setup.

FAQs

What are the licensed activities for gaming in the DMCC center?

The following are the gaming activities:

  • Academy
  • Publishing
  • Development
  • Engine Operation
  • Content Production
  • Industry Research
  • Studio Services
  • Consultancy Services
  • Online Service
  • Community Management

Metaverse Services.

When was the DMCC gaming center introduced?

By creating an environment where all gaming and esports firms may thrive, the DMCC Gaming Centre, which was unveiled during the Esports Festival in Dubai, formalizes DMCC's efforts in the gaming and esports industry.

What is the estimated rise in the value of the MENA gaming industry?

The MENA region's gaming industry presently generates revenues of USD 1.8 billion, but that figure is expected to rise to USD 5 billion by 2025.

What are the licensed activities for e-sports in the DMCC gaming center?

The following are the e-sports activities:

  • League Operator
  • Event Management
  • Data & Analytics Services
  • Online Publication
  • Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
  • Tournament Support Platform.

What will all the members of the DMCC gaming center have access to?

Members of the DMCC Gaming Centre will have access to the larger esports community. They will also have the chance to join acceleration and market entrance programs tailored specifically for the gaming industry through the ecosystem partner, AstroLabs, a top creator of tech ecosystems in the MENA area.