How athletes are gleaning support from coaching programmes at US Esports Academy

How athletes are gleaning support from coaching programmes at US Esports Academy

Esports in the middle east have all the critical ingredients for tremendous growth. We have seen massive strides in recent years, especially in esports’ upper tiers and corporate realms. This growth has been evident with the increased quality and frequency of significant and international events. However, an essential element that will push the next development phase is the endorsement and support from local governments and organisations. The Arab Esports Federation and national federations like Emirates Esports have been pivotal in this regard. In the UAE, the government actively supports the movement through events like the Tolerance Games, economic development through projects like AD Gaming, and pioneering global commissions and initiatives such as the Global Commission for Tolerance and Coexistence in Gaming chaired by Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan, cabinet member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Al Saud, president of Saudi Esports Federation, is spearheading an excellent initiative, Gamers without Borders which is now into its third iteration. The PIF acquisition of MTG assets along with Facit for 1.5bn also shows the commitment and recognition of its value for the region. It was good to see Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahayan, president of Emirates Esports