Dubai is seeing a steady rise in women-focused events that move beyond broad networking toward practical, skills-based programming. ARU House of Calibration is the latest entry, launching its inaugural edition on Sunday, July 5 at Uptown Social in Jumeirah Lake Towers. Organisers describe ARU as a community-led platform aimed at helping women “calibrate” how they … Read more
Dubai Esports & Games Festival 2026 (DEF) has closed its fifth edition after a 17-day run that positioned the emirate as a destination for competitive gaming, fan culture, and technology-led experiences. Organisers say the event welcomed more than 43,000 attendees across a wide programme spanning esports tournaments, family entertainment, cosplay, and a dedicated education track. … Read more
The Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah and set to conclude on Sunday, is drawing attention for a run of luxury showcases from local exhibitors. While the event’s broader program spans watches, diamonds, and gemstones, several on-floor pieces are emerging as the most talked-about attractions among visitors. A gold … Read more
Student innovators take centre stage at Dubai Esports & Games Festival More than 7,300 student submissions were evaluated as part of the Dubai Esports & Games Festival’s (DEF) Educational Engagement Programme, which concluded with awards announced at the opening of GameExpo at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment … Read more
GameExpo concludes in Dubai after three days of esports, cosplay and family entertainment GameExpo, part of the wider Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026, closed on Sunday following a three-day programme that turned the Dubai World Trade Centre into a multi-zone gaming destination. The weekend event combined competitive esports, live activations, fan experiences and … Read more
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
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
Gaming festival brings tournaments, VR and family programming to DWTC GameExpo 2026 opened its doors at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 6 June as part of the broader Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, the multi-hall … Read more
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
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