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Here’s why esports organizations are shifting to Abu Dhabi

By Maheshpreet Narula, CNN

Published 5:12 AM EDT, Mon August 4, 2025

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Here's why esports organizations are shifting to Abu Dhabi

The Middle East’s gaming market is growing fast and in Abu Dhabi, new initiatives are incentivizing international esports organizations to shift to the United Arab Emirates’ capital.

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