Image via Mastercard / Tamatem Mastercard and Jordan-founded games company Tamatem have partnered to expand payment options for players and game publishers across the Middle East and Africa. Under the agreement, Mastercard Gateway will become the payment gateway behind Tamatem Plus, the company’s digital commerce and payments platform, across more than 13 markets. The rollout will begin in Saudi Arabia and the UAE before expanding across the wider region. Tamatem Plus provide

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DMCC Gaming Centre will represent Dubai at Gamescom 2026 as the emirate steps up efforts to attract international developers, publishers and gaming technology companies. The centre will take part in the Dubai Pavilion at Koelnmesse in Cologne from August 26 to 30. Visitors can meet the team at Hall 04.1, Stand A011g to B010g between 9am and 5pm. DMCC plans to use the event to promote Dubai as a base for gaming companies looking to enter the Middle East, Africa and other inter