Dubai’s Gaming Industry Grows Fast with 60 New Companies Since DPG33 Started in 2023

Dubai’s Gaming Industry Grows Fast with 60 New Companies Since DPG33 Started in 2023

Dubai’s gaming industry is growing quickly as part of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), led by the Dubai Future Foundation. There are now more than 350 gaming-related companies, including 260 that focus on game development.

Progress of DPG33

Since the launch of DPG33 in 2023, over 60 new companies have opened in Dubai. This shows a growth of 16.6%, according to a recent statement. About 12% of these new companies are large international firms.

Khalfan Belhoul, the CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said that game development plays a big role in making Dubai more competitive globally and in helping reach the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).

He also said that the recent growth in Dubai’s gaming sector shows that the city’s plan for the future economy—focused on diversity and smart investment—is working well.

Background Information

DPG33 was launched by Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The goal is to make Dubai one of the world’s top 10 gaming hubs by 2033. The plan includes creating 30,000 new jobs and adding $1 billion to the country’s GDP by that year.

The program has three main areas of focus: talent, content, and technology. It aims to turn Dubai into a global platform for digital content creators by offering training and job opportunities through partnerships with international companies and universities.

Looking Ahead

The global gaming industry made $131 billion in 2017 and grew to $211 billion by 2021. This shows a yearly growth rate of 13%, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group. The industry is expected to keep growing, reaching $266 billion by 2028, with a yearly growth rate of 5%.

Published: 10th June 2025

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