Dubai – The Emirates Esports announces its membership in the Global Esports Federation. The historic milestone was first revealed by Global Esports Federation at the Connected @Townhall session held on Tuesday, where it welcomed the 100th Member Federation – the Emirates Esports, representing the United Arab Emirates.
The Emirates Esports, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout al Nahyan, as President, actively promotes esports in the United Arab Emirates and is firmly committed to advancing the GEF’s values of equality, fair play, diversity, inclusion, and innovation. This new relationship with the Global Esports Federation will bring the Emirates Esports Association further access to the vast global network of events, leaders, experts, tech companies, publishers, gamers, and sponsors. It furthers His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa al Nahyan’s vision of developing a world class esports ecosystem in the UAE providing opportunities for the UAE’s youth in gaming, coding, robotics, and events; providing opportunities for esports business development; and providing opportunities for esports and gaming tourism industry.
His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhbout al Nahyan said, “This powerful collaboration with the Global Esports Federation continues Emirates Esports even greater opportunities for the youth, gamers, esports enthusiasts, and local businesses in the UAE.
In its 50th year, our nation has become widely recognised as a hub for the esports and gaming world. A growing community for publishers, teams and developers. This partnership furthers our agenda and we welcome all to the United Arab Emirates. ”
The global gaming industry is projected to generate US$300 billion in revenue by 2025, with the MENA region witnessing the highest growth rates. Additionally, the esports sector is growing twice as fast in MENA than the global average due in part to a young population.
Chris Chan, GEF President, said of this historic milestone, “The Global Esports Federation has established a powerful convening platform built to be of service to the world’s esports community. The continued rise of esports and inclusive engagement with youth underpin our work in promoting the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports globally. Congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Sultan and our friends at Emirates Esports and we are pleased to welcome everyone from the United Arab Emirates to our #worldconnected family” Since its worldwide launch in December 2019, the GEF has confirmed a series of landmark partnerships and welcomed Member Federations from across the world.
About Emirates Esports:
The Emirates Esports is the UAE’s governing body. Its aim is to bring forward opportunities for UAE’s youth in gaming, coding, robotics, and events and to create a world class esports ecosystem for the UAE. The Emirates Esports also promotes tolerance, coexistence, and fair play through e-sports, qualities that benefit society in general.
About The Global Esports Federation:
The Global Esports Federation promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports. We convene athletes, players, the world’s publishers, developers, industry partners and sporting organizations on one inclusive platform. We encourage and support the connection between esports, sport and technology. Our mission calls for the development of visible initiatives that are in service to the world’s esports community. We are grateful for a collective of strategic partnerships that bring to life this mission.
About Emirates Esports Association
Emirates Esports Association (EEA) established through federal decree 71/2015. EEA is recognised as the National Esports Governing body and sole authority for esports and gaming for the United Arab Emirates.It is recognised by General Authority of Sports as a National Sports Federation for Esports and gaming. EEA is a member of the UAE National Olympic Committee.
In collaboration with UAE Government, EEA established the Global Commission for Tolerance in Esports and Gaming, an International body committed to promoting peace, tolerance and coexistence.
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