DMCC Gaming Centre

DMCC, in collaboration with @EpiphanyPK, brought together gaming founders, investors, and industry leaders for From Studio to Scale: Funding, Monetisation and Growth in Gaming. Zain Al Qudah DMCC Gaming Centre Manager, alongside Samar Hasan and @AsadEhmed from Epiphany, led discussions on game investment and monetisation strategies. It was great to see the gaming community connect and exchange insights. The event also included bespoke one-on-one sessions on funding, monetisation, publishing, expansion, and growth strategy. Join DMCC Gaming Centre to connect with a growing network of gaming companies and scale your business within a global hub: dmcc.tech/4tNKTKM

Thank you for joining us for this productive session. We appreciate the strong engagement across the gaming community.

Gaining investment from family offices — Ali Akram Sheikh, General Manager at Malco Capital Investments, is offering his insights on what gaming companies need to know.

Epiphany’s @EpiphanyPK team, led by Samar Hasan, Co-Founder, and @AsadEhmed, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, are sharing insights on studio growth and scaling gaming businesses.

Zain Al Qudah, Manager at DMCC Gaming Centre, opens the event and sets the stage for the evening ahead.

Together with @EpiphanyPK, we are hosting From Studio to Scale: Funding, Monetisation and Growth in Gaming event. Gaming companies are gathering to explore new opportunities.

Gaming startups do not only build games. At the DMCC Gaming Centre, member companies like Sophisticated GEEK focus on brand marketing and merchandise. From apparel to collector’s editions, the company brings game worlds closer to their communities through design and storytelling. Explore the benefits of joining the DMCC Gaming Centre: dmcc.tech/4uqVigW

The global gaming market keeps growing. In 2025, it reached $188.8 billion. In 2026, projections range from $205 billion for software alone to $236.9 billion including hardware. By 2030, the market could reach between $320 billion and $618 billion, driven by cloud gaming and emerging markets. The DMCC Gaming Centre supports companies looking to scale within this growth. Explore more: dmcc.tech/496HvDu #GamingIndustry #GameDevelopment #GameStatistics #DMCCGamingCentre

MENA has over 120 million players and high mobile gaming spend, yet no single company leads the market. This is a clear opportunity. The studio that builds local IP and understands the region will shape gaming in MENA for the next decade. DMCC Gaming Centre brings together a growing network of gaming companies, giving founders access to talent, partners, and distribution to build that leader. Explore more: dmcc.tech/3PHFjvC

Web shops are becoming a key force in game distribution. Developers are directing players to buy online, avoiding app store fees and gaining control over pricing, data, and relationships. Legal challenges led by @EpicGames against Apple and Google continue to question platform restrictions on alternative payments. DMCC Gaming Centre partner NEXUS has launched its own web shop, CROSS, designed to reduce payment-processing costs and reliance on platform-based transactions. We connect member companies with partners, insights, and resources to scale globally. Explore more: dmcc.tech/4nt6RRL

As AI tools scale game content production, human-made experiences are becoming a premium category. “AI-free” is emerging as a signal of quality and authenticity across indie communities. DMCC Gaming Centre supports both sides of this shift, from AI-driven development to studios focused on human creativity and original IP. With specialised licences and a network of 150+ gaming companies, it provides the access needed to build and scale. Explore more: dmcc.tech/4uqGWx7

Together with Epiphany, DMCC is hosting an evening session — From Studio to Scale: Funding, Monetisation & Growth in Gaming. The event is designed to support gaming startups and studios with practical insight on funding, monetisation, growth, and mentorship. The programme features expert-led panels, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities, alongside a structured pathway into Epiphany’s mentorship programme. Zain Al Qudah, Manager of DMCC Gaming Centre, will also share key industry insights on the day. Join us and register now: dmcc.tech/4dn5Sy8

Players are spending more time across a wider range of games, not just the biggest titles. This is becoming visible in the MENA region as well. More players are exploring diverse titles, creating new opportunities for developers. Success is no longer limited to AAA scale. Smaller studios can gain traction with the right approach. The DMCC Gaming Centre supports startups with licensing, infrastructure and industry connections. Explore more: dmcc.tech/48NwtTu

Ahmed Bin Sulayem @AhmedBinSulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, hosted Mario Rizzo, CEO of @StudiosArtisan, at Uptown Tower this week. Artisan’s debut IP Lost Hellden was named UAE Game of the Show at Gamescom 2025, with 50,000+ Steam wishlists and worldwide release through Kwalee in 2026. ​ ​Wishlist Lost Hellden on Steam and join our ecosystem: dmcc.tech/4nkGY6W

The DMCC Gaming Centre Discord server is being restructured. New channel architecture. Intuitive navigation. Dedicated space built around the people who make up this ecosystem — and a recurring programme of game nights, tournaments, industry talks, game jams, and community hangouts. The Discord is being rebuilt to serve as the central hub for the regional gaming industry — one space where gamers, developers, studios, creators, and gaming companies connect. Join the Discord: dmcc.tech/3QOBtkB

In a galaxy of opportunity, the fastest-growing businesses in Crypto, AI, and Gaming are building from Dubai. #DMCC #StarWarsDay

The boundary between gaming and the creator economy is dissolving. What is emerging is a fully-fledged digital economy built on identity, distribution, infrastructure, and trust. In the latest article for Campaign Middle East, @AhmedBinSulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC, sets out why gaming is no longer a collection of titles competing for attention, but a network of digital worlds competing for time and economic activity. Read the full article on @CampaignME: dmcc.tech/4d1ptU9

With these big numbers, the industry is entering a new phase of scale and competition. PC and console remain resilient, supported by steady demand and strong premium performance on platforms such as Steam. Mobile still leads in scale and revenue, despite a slowdown in download growth. At the same time, more games are being built than ever, powered by accessible tools and faster development cycles. For gaming companies, success now comes down to understanding where to play and how to build for each platform. At the DMCC Gaming Centre, we support studios navigating this shift, with the ecosystem, network and setup needed to build, launch and grow. Explore opportunities for your gaming business: dmcc.tech/4eha6td

Today’s Tech Coffee Meet: AI, Crypto & Gaming event brought together member companies from across DMCC's integrated tech ecosystem, which unites over 1,000 businesses in gaming, crypto and AI, for a morning of coffee, conversation and new connections. Join DMCC to access exclusive events and opportunities: dmcc.tech/4tAPwss

Thank you for joining us today. Looking forward to more meet-ups like this. #techecosystem #dmcc