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I had the opportunity to run a few questions by Ralf Reichert 🙏 I picked up his key insights on the future of the esports industry, what's next for the #EsportsWorldCup, and how the team is handling the influx of competitors and visitors in Riyadh. In his words: '𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘐𝘵 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨’𝘴 𝘶𝘣𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥’𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵-𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯-𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴.' Get the full interview here with INSIDER GAMING 𝙀𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎: https://lnkd.in/eASVrT3n #Esports #Gaming #GamesIndustry

After hosting the much-anticipated Dubai Esports and Games Festival from April 19 to May 5 and unveiling plans for a groundbreaking $1 billion esports island in Abu Dhabi, the UAE is on the brink of a gaming culture revolution that is likely to bring an endless stream of investment opportunities. Learn how the UAE is rapidly positioning itself as a pivotal global gaming and esports hub and what it means for the regional investment landscape through our latest whitepaper titled ‘The Rise of Gaming Culture in the UAE: Opportunities and Challenges’. Read the full whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/dj7hV7f4 #Investopia #Gaming #GamingCulture

Who knew losing a virtual billion could spark a real business opportunity? 😯 The UAE gaming market is booming,📈 and Free Zones like Dubai World Trade Center offer incredible incentives for businesses in game development, online gaming, game centers, and eSports events. The UAE recognizes the future potential of this industry – Are you ready to be a part of it? 🫵🇦🇪 🧑💻 Book a free consultation and Discover the exciting possibilities for your gaming business in the UAE! #dubaientrepreneur #businesstips #businessinuae

𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Saudi Arabia is set to make history by hosting the first-ever Olympic Esports Games in 2025, marking a significant moment for the growing popularity of competitive gaming. #OlympicEsports #SaudiArabia #EsportsGames2025 #ArabNews #ArabTimes #ArabTimesNews

When we discussed esports in Dubai, I had to mention the Esports World Cup 2024. Here's why: - The biggest prize pool ever, $60 million - Unprecedented scale 19 games - Desktop and mobile games - Various genres I was definitely not the only one surprised when the first announcements were made public. It was confirmed that there would be a mix of mobile and desktop games, and they even managed to get publishers on board who rarely agreed to participate in any event together. The Esports World Cup is the type of event that can create global ripples. It's an exciting time to be part of this industry. P.S. Which EWC announcement has got you the most excited? #SponsorshipSuccess #MeasurableFact #Esports #EsportsWorldCup #EWC

🚨Trans Group teams up with NODWIN Gaming to elevate esports in Pakistan 🤝🚨 This collaboration aims to revolutionize the overall esports landscape in Pakistan. Marking a significant achievement in the evolution of gaming culture in the region, the partnership harnesses the distinctive brand strengths of both organizations to create and introduce new gaming Intellectual Properties (IPs) and events to the rapidly expanding Pakistani ecosystem. Watch this space for more exciting news 🙌🤩 #TPTGlobal #nodwingaming #esports

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: 𝗔 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 In the dynamic world of Indian Esports, the year 2023 has unfolded as a monumental chapter marked by remarkable achievements and the establishment of a flourishing ecosystem. From groundbreaking sponsorships to international recognition, the landscape of Indian gaming has evolved in unprecedented ways, captivating the attention of gamers and enthusiasts alike. #esports #onlinegaming #gaminglaw #indiangaming

🚨Trans Group teams up with NODWIN Gaming to elevate esports in Pakistan 🤝🚨 This collaboration aims to revolutionize the overall esports landscape in Pakistan. Marking a significant achievement in the evolution of gaming culture in the region, the partnership harnesses the distinctive brand strengths of both organizations to create and introduce new gaming Intellectual Properties (IPs) and events to the rapidly expanding Pakistani ecosystem. Watch this space for more exciting news 🙌🤩 #Transgroup #nodwingaming #esports

Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Esports World Cup is tipped to dramatically increase tourism and create new job opportunities in the MENA region, where the number of gamers is forecast to climb to 88 million by 2026. The head of a regional esports pioneer sees the seven-week event currently underway as a catalyst for technological innovation and economic development. And he says Dubai’s staging of different gaming expos and summits is also driving more regional gaming industry growth, as the emirate looks to create 30,000 jobs in the sector and contribute $1 billion to its GDP by 2033. #gaming #gamingindustry #esports

🏆 The eWorld Cup in Saudi Arabia: A Game-Changer for the MENA Region 🎮 From world-class players to unforgettable moments, the recent eWorld Cup in KSA set a new standard for esports in the region. But what does this mean for the future of competitive gaming in MENA? 🌍 At Showdown.me, we dive deep into the impact of this groundbreaking event and what’s next for the growing esports community. Check out our latest article to find out more! 👇