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          Covering the latest in video game releases, industry news, esports and the evolution of gaming technology

          David Baszucki, chief executive of Roblox, at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The National

          Roblox expands in the Middle East with Arabic integration

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          UAE’s $3.8 billion gaming resort takes shape with 80 per cent of rooms completed

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          A still from the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, featuring the playable character Lucia. Photo: Rockstar Games

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          Pop CultureJanuary 27, 2025
          Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch, will be released this year. Photo: Business Wire

          Nintendo announces Switch 2 gaming console to release this year

          Pop CultureJanuary 16, 2025
          The UAE's gaming industry is growing as more professionals arrive to join the workforce. Antonie Robertson / The National

          The recruitment drive taking UAE gaming industry to next level

          Pop CultureJanuary 14, 2025
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          How Yoruba culture became focus of Nigerian studio’s first game

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          The UAE will host its second regulated national lottery draw on Saturday. AFP

          UAE holds latest national lottery draw in search for first Dh100m jackpot winner

          UAEDecember 28, 2024
          The UAE held its first regulated national lottery draw on Saturday. Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Jodi Jacobson

          UAE Lottery: Wait goes on for first Dh100m winner after landmark draw

          UAEDecember 15, 2024
          The first UAE Lottery draw will be held on Saturday, December 14. AFP

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          Pop CultureDecember 11, 2024
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          Pop CultureNovember 12, 2024
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          Is a physical and virtual hybrid the future of gaming and sports?

          Pop CultureNovember 03, 2024
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          CultureNovember 02, 2024
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