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Build connections that last long after the final level.
📅 23-24 November 2026 | Abu Dhabi
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Gaming creators are no longer just entertainers—they're building brands, businesses, and communities.
The creator economy is redefining digital entertainment, with gaming influencers evolving into entrepreneurs, media personalities, and industry leaders who shape culture and engage millions worldwide.
At Global Games Show Riyadh, join an insightful conversation on how gaming content creators are transforming the business of entertainment and unlocking new opportunities in the digital age.
🎮 Key discussion points:
🔹 How gaming creators are becoming powerful media brands
🔹 Turning influence into sustainable businesses
🔹 Building loyal communities in the creator economy
🔹 The future of gaming content and digital entertainment
Speaker:
Xzit Thamer, Gaming Content Creator, @PlayStation Playmaker, @tiktok_us, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Moderator:
Izabella Rekiel, Sports Journalist
#Gaming#CreatorEconomy#Esports#GamingCommunity
🎮 The future of gaming comes alive at the Global Games Show Abu Dhabi Exhibition.
Explore breakthrough gaming technologies, discover innovative studios, and connect with the companies shaping the next era of gaming, esports, AI, and Web3.
Meet industry leaders, investors, publishers, developers, and creators—all in one place to build powerful partnerships and unlock new opportunities.
📍 23–24 November 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE
Step onto the exhibition floor and be part of the conversations driving the future of gaming.
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🎮 What You Missed at #GlobalGamesShow
Women are redefining the future of esports through leadership, competition, and innovation.
🎙 Moderator:
• Noor Binsaleh, President of Sports Club & Athlete, @Alfaisaluniv
💡 Speakers:
• Malak AlQhtani, CEO & Founder, @VALARCLUB
• Rasha Alkhamis, Chairwoman, @smmafksa
The conversation explored breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and building a more inclusive gaming ecosystem—showing that the future of esports is stronger when everyone has a seat at the table.
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The excitement started long before the first session. 🙌
From collecting badges to meeting fellow attendees, every check-in marked the beginning of new conversations and opportunities.
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AI, gaming, and Web3 are converging to reshape the future of interactive entertainment.
At #GlobalGamesShow Riyadh, Johnson Yeh, Founder & CEO of Ambrus Studio and former Asia CEO of @riotgames, shared how AI-native gaming, decentralization, and infinite personalization are creating new opportunities for creators, developers, and businesses.
"Decentralization, infinite personalization, and mass production enabled by AI for content creators will completely change the landscape for the gaming industry."
— Johnson Yeh, Founder & CEO, Ambrus Studio
🎥 Watch the full interview and discover how AI, gaming, and Web3 are redefining the future of digital entertainment.: youtu.be/l8svKK2ACdc?si…#AI#Gaming#Web3#InteractiveEntertainment#GameDevelopment
🎮 Gaming's future belongs to creators.
At #GlobalGamesShow Riyadh, industry leaders explored how community-first content, esports, streaming, and new revenue models are turning gamers into creators, entrepreneurs, and global media brands.
Featuring insights from:
🎙 Abdulla Al Hamad – Game Director & Content Creator, SAAF
🎙 Abdulmohsen Bin Ateeq – Co-founder, Elv8
🎙 Malak Al Awami – Sports Partnerships & Football Development Professional, International Sports Company (ISC)
🎤 Moderated by Linda Al Faisal – Presenter, Host & Founder of Linda and Vision 2030
What's the biggest opportunity in the creator economy today?
#CreatorEconomy#GamingCommunities#Esports#Streaming#GamingIndustry
🎮 Key insights from our conversation with Majed M. AlAli, Founder & CEO of M.A. Sports, at the Global Game Show in Riyadh.
Key takeaways:
🔹Saudi Arabia's sports industry is in an exciting growth phase.
🔹Commercialization of sports IPs is key to long-term success.
🔹The country's "late mover advantage" enables smarter ecosystem development.
🔹Fan engagement, content, and infrastructure will drive future growth.
🔹Collaboration across sports, gaming, AI, and technology is creating new opportunities.
Watch the full interview - youtu.be/y8pbJt_Be7E?si…#GlobalGameShow#Riyadh#SportsBusiness#SportsTech#Gaming#AI#SaudiArabia#Innovation
🎮 Why is Saudi Arabia becoming a global hotspot for gaming investment?
At the Global Games Show Riyadh, Rema Alyahya, VP at @MerakCapital, shares why global investors are looking to the Kingdom, how AI is shaping gaming, and what founders need to succeed in this fast-growing ecosystem.
• Gaming growth
• Investment trends
• AI in gaming
• Global opportunities
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/jxP2cJoHVVM?si…#Gaming#GameDev#GamingInvestment #AI#GCC
What an Exciting Panel on the Future of Gaming! 🎮
A huge thank you to our exceptional panel for sharing valuable insights into the technologies transforming gaming, esports, and interactive entertainment.
🎤 Moderator:
Meaad Aflah – Co-Founder & CEO, @StarvaniaStudio
🎙 Speakers:
• Charity Joy – CEO, Mirai
• Eng. Abdulaziz Alnaghmoosh – Business Development & Content Licensing Director, @manga_prd
• Malak AlQhtani – Esports Representative, NES
• Joseph van Heeswijk – CEO, @2game Esports
Thank you to all our speakers for an engaging discussion on the innovations shaping the future of digital play and the gaming ecosystem.
🎮 The Future of Digital Play Starts Here.
Cloud gaming, AI, XR, AR, and VR are reshaping how we play, compete, and connect. Join industry pioneers as they explore the technologies driving the next evolution of gaming and the opportunities they unlock for developers, investors, and players.
Speakers:
🎙 Charity Joy, CEO, Mirai
🎙 Eng. Abdulaziz Alnaghmoosh, Business Development & Content Licensing Director, Manga Productions
🎙 Malak AlQhtani, Esports Representative, NES
🎙 Joseph van Heeswijk, CEO, 2Game Esports
Moderator:
🎤 Meaad Aflah, Co-Founder & CEO, Starvania Studio
Be part of the conversation that's shaping the future of digital play.
#Gaming#Esports#CloudGaming#AI#XR#AR#VR#GameDevelopment
🎮 Can AI Replace Creativity in Game Development?
AI is transforming how games are built—but creativity, storytelling, and player experience remain uniquely human. Hear from Abdulla Al Hamad, Game Director & Content Creator at SAAF, as he shares his perspective on the future of game development, emerging industry trends, and the growing convergence of gaming, AI, and blockchain.
Discover why collaboration, innovation, and creative thinking will continue to shape the next generation of gaming: youtu.be/DHmnpyk_728?si…
Speaker:
🎙 Abdulla Al Hamad, Game Director & Content Creator, SAAF
#GameDevelopment#Gaming#ArtificialIntelligence#Blockchain#GameDesign
One game. Hundreds of players. Infinite conversations.
Every booth offered a new world to discover. Every interaction created opportunities for collaboration, investment, and innovation—proving that the future of gaming is built through shared experiences.
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Every demo starts with curiosity. Every playtest sparks the next big idea.
From hands-on experiences to live game showcases, the exhibition floor at the Global Games Show brought together creators, publishers, investors, and gamers to explore what's next in interactive entertainment.
#GlobalGamesShow#Gaming#GameDevelopment#Innovation#FutureOfGaming
⚽️ Why Saudi Arabia Is the Next Big Opportunity for Sports Investment
Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming into a global hub for sports investment, innovation, and commercialization.
🎙 At Global Games Show Riyadh, Majed M. AlAli, Founder & CEO of M.A Sports, shared insights on what's driving this transformation, including:
🏟 The future of sports infrastructure
💼 Commercialization and sports IP
🌍 Global investment opportunities
🤝 The convergence of sports, gaming, AI, and blockchain
🚀 The road to Vision 2034
Discover why the Kingdom is becoming one of the world's most exciting markets for sports innovation.
▶️ Watch the full interview now: youtu.be/y8pbJt_Be7E?si…#SportsBusiness#SportsInvestment#Vision2034#Gaming#AI#Blockchain#SportsTech
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