An esports tournament held in Dubai.

The Middle East is fertile ground for esports

When we talk about the geography of esports, many names spring to our mind: big supporting countries like South Korea, USA, Sweden and competitive titles with big international recognition like Counter-Strike: Go, Dota 2, and League of Legends.

With increasing revenues, exciting new games, and institutions starting to adopt pro gaming in scholarships and courses, it’s clear that this industry is here to stay — which is why it’s becoming increasingly important for the Middle East to start adapting.

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