Image via Olympic Council of Asia Kuwait will host the inaugural Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027, with around 4,000 athletes expected to take part in the new competition. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) confirmed Kuwait as host after signing the Host City Contract on the sidelines of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The event will bring esports together with mind sports in a standalone continental competition, although the full programme of games and

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The Middle East and North Africa gaming industry continues to expand, with a growing calendar of esports tournaments, gaming conventions, developer events, workshops and industry conferences taking place across the region. From major international esports competitions to developer-focused events in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to community gaming tournaments in Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, there are plenty of dates for players, developers, publishers, brands and gaming profess