GameExpo Puts Dubai’s Local Creatives and SMEs in the Spotlight

GameExpo gives local artists and small studios a platform at The Narrows The Dubai Esports & Games Festival’s GameExpo segment this year shifted significant attention toward the city’s creative micro-economy, placing local artists, designers and independent game developers center stage. The Narrows, a curated marketplace presented with support from Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, featured … Read more

GameExpo 2026 draws crowds in Dubai as festival nears close

High turnout at GameExpo 2026 as Dubai festival heads toward finale Thousands of visitors passed through Dubai World Trade Centre’s exhibition halls for the latest instalment of GameExpo, one of the headline attractions within the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026. The event combined consumer-focused programming — including cosplay, immersive installations and family activities … Read more

Dubai Summit Highlights Gaming Careers and Talent Pipeline

Students and industry converge at Dubai’s first Education & Gaming Summit The Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) hosted its inaugural Education & Gaming Summit as part of this year’s citywide programme, bringing together students, university representatives, recruiters and international games firms to discuss career pathways and skills development in the gaming sector. Bridging education … Read more

Eid in Dubai Drives Footfall as 3-Day Super Sale Boosts Retail

Citywide Eid programme combines deep discounts with entertainment to draw shoppers Dubai’s recent Eid celebrations concluded with a substantial retail push that paired heavy discounts with cultural and entertainment programming across the city. The weeklong Eid in Dubai calendar centred on an extended 3-Day Super Sale (3DSS) promotion, which ran over the Eid period and … Read more

Dubai Esports & Games Festival 2026 Boosts Talent and Industry Links

Public and private partners expand Dubai’s gaming ecosystem Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026 has convened a range of public and private organisations to advance the city’s ambitions in gaming, esports and digital entertainment. Running through 7 June and organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment within the Department of Economy and Tourism, … Read more

Constance Hotels Names Emma Falcher as Golf Ambassador

Constance Hotels appoints rising French golfer as ambassador Constance Hotels & Resorts has named 20-year-old French professional Emma Falcher as its official golf ambassador for the 2026 to 2028 seasons. The agreement follows Falcher’s breakout results on the LET Access Series, including a win at the Rose Ladies Open, and marks a deliberate move by … Read more

Huawei launches XMAGE UAE photography contest, opens entries for 2026

New mobile photography contest targets UAE creators Huawei has launched a UAE-focused edition of its XMAGE social media photography competition, inviting residents to submit mobile-shot images that reflect life in the Emirates. Announced on 4 June 2026, the local campaign runs alongside the global HUAWEI XMAGE Awards, which accept entries between March 23 and August … Read more