Image via Abu Dhabi Gaming Abu Dhabi Gaming will host Finnish games industry executive Joni Lappalainen at its next AD Gaming Connect event on October 29, with a session focused on building and managing sustainable game development studios. The event, titled How to Build and Run a Gaming Studio in 2027, will take place at Sandstorm, Yas Creative Hub, Abu Dhabi, from 4pm to 8pm. Lappalainen is CEO of Finnish game developer Dreamloop Games and Chairperson of the Finnish Game De

Image via Abu Dhabi University Abu Dhabi University has partnered with Pearson to strengthen its Bachelor of Arts in Video Game Design programme, as the UAE continues to invest in developing local talent for its growing games industry. Under the partnership, Pearson will become a preferred academic content and digital learning partner for the programme at Abu Dhabi University’s College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. The collaboration will give students access to Pear

Karl Magnus Troedsson, former General Manager of DICE and former VP of Group Strategy at Electronic Arts Abu Dhabi Gaming is bringing together developers, studios, investors and other members of the UAE games industry for the latest edition of Abu Dhabi Gaming Connect, taking place on Thursday, September 24 at Sandstorm Studio on Yas Island. Connect is a recurring Abu Dhabi Gaming initiative designed to bring together studios, developers and talent from across the local ecosy

The Indie game development ecosystem is thriving in the MENA region and here are some of the names to watch out for.

Abu Dhabi Gaming has confirmed its attendance at Gamescom 2026 to strengthen the region's relationships across the global games industry.

The Esports and Gaming Agency has launched Abu Dhabi's first esports production studio in partnership with AD gaming. The production...