UAE Business: Inaugural Dubai Esports Festival 2022 kicks off at Expo City – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Inaugural Dubai Esports Festival 2022 kicks off at Expo City – Gulf Digital News

The 12-day inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF 2022) got under way, which would see the highest number of leading adult gamers convening in one place this year, underscoring the UAE and Dubai’s status as a competitive gaming destination.

Inaugurating the festival, Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, said the UAE had consolidated its status as a leading global destination for new concepts and a champion of innovation. The UAE continues attracting international talent to analyse technology trends and opportunities to accelerate change to design a better future.

The event will bring together the world’s greatest gamers, developers, creatives and artists, allowing esports fans to meet and engage with global gaming celebrities and industry leaders. DEF 2022 is the most exciting esports and gaming event in the Middle East, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a hub for innovation.

Hosted by DFRE

DEF 2022 is being hosted by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) in partnership with VSPN, a global leader in esports activities and solutions, and presenting partner du.

The opening ceremony was attended by Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA); Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO of Dubai