How a Finnish transplant started Yalla Esports in Dubai

On a bit of a lark, Klaus Kajetski wanted to live somewhere it was warm. He grew up in the cold and dark of Finland, and he wanted to move by the equator. That was the beginning of his journey to start Yalla Esports in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

Twelve years later, he is firmly planted in Dubai. At first, he was a DJ. But gaming was always his passion, and he was always excited about esports. He spent time in internet cafes and got to know a lot of people in the local gaming community. He was a semi-pro playing Counter-Strike.