Dubai Future Foundation Reinforces Alliance with XSOLLA to Accelerate Growth in the Gaming Industry
In a significant move to bolster Dubai's position as a global gaming hub, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with XSOLLA. This collaboration aims to strengthen Dubai's role in the gaming sector and foster innovation.
The agreement was sealed during DFF's participation at Gamescom 2025 in Germany. This strategic partnership is part of DFF's broader initiative, the Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033 (DPG33), which was launched with the aim of attracting investment and driving innovation in the gaming sector.
DPG33, as the name suggests, aims to achieve ambitious goals by 2033. These include generating 30,000 new jobs and contributing $1 billion to Dubai's GDP. The programme also aims to accelerate strategic partnerships and strengthen Dubai's role as a global gaming hub.
Meanwhile, the response to DFF's efforts has been encouraging. Artisan Studios' game, Lost Hellden, was showcased at the Dubai Pavilion, and it garnered over 15,000 wishlist additions on Steam and 300,000 video views across IGN, PlayStation, and Nintendo of America.
Elsewhere, Dubai-based iBLOXX recently secured $5 million to develop its online game, Strayshot. These developments underscore Dubai's investment appeal, infrastructure, and competitive advantages, as stated by Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO of DFF.
In addition to the MoU with XSOLLA, DFF and the gaming company will launch joint initiatives and thought leadership programmes. However, further details about XSOLLA's initiatives or thought leadership programmes were not provided in the current paragraph.
The collaboration between DFF and XSOLLA is a testament to Dubai's commitment to becoming one of the top 10 global gaming hubs within the next decade. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, it's clear that Dubai is poised to play a significant role in its future.
