Nexters Partners with Dubai Media City to Foster Gaming Industry
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Nexters has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Media City (DMC) to promote the gaming industry and enhance global business collaboration. The partnership aims to support local game developers in Dubai with international market entry and ecosystem development.
Partnership Overview
Nexters has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dubai Media City (DMC) to boost the gaming industry and foster global business partnerships. This collaboration focuses on assisting local game developers in Dubai to expand their reach into international markets and create a robust gaming ecosystem.
Key Initiatives
Under this MOU, Nexters plans to leverage its subsidiary One Store's global game distribution platform and publishing network to support Dubai-based developers. The partnership will also work on:
- Developing in-game economic systems
- Nurturing local game studios
- Training talent
- Identifying investment opportunities
Advisory Roles
Notably, Nexters’ CEO Jang Hyun-guk and advisors Song Jae-kyung and Seo Min have been appointed as advisors to the Dubai government's gaming industry initiatives. They will contribute their expertise from the Korean gaming industry to help shape the long-term development and global competitiveness of Dubai's gaming sector.
Dubai's Ambitious Goals
Dubai aims to become one of the world's top ten gaming industry cities by 2033 through its "Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 (DPG33)." The goals include creating 30,000 new jobs and contributing $1 billion to the GDP by that year.
Jang stated, "By combining One Store's global distribution network with Nexters' publishing and gaming economic infrastructure, we will connect the gaming industries of Korea and Dubai and take the lead in opening global opportunities for local game developers."