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MENATech Entertainment powers Middle East’s esports rise with education, tournaments, and national collaboration

Dubai, UAE, July 22, 2025 – As the Middle East cements its place on the global esports map, MENATech Entertainment (a GGTech company), an international esports and gaming company, is playing a central role in accelerating the region’s digital entertainment ambitions. With Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading government-backed strategies to grow gaming into a multi-billion-dollar sector, MENATech is bridging global best practices with local talent development, grassroots tournaments, and strategic partnerships.

Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy projects US$13.3 billion in economic impact by 2030. As part of its broader 2030 economic transformation, the Kingdom plans to create 39,000 esports-related jobs, driven by large-scale investments and a national push to become a global hub for competitive gaming. Meanwhile, the UAE’s Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033 aims to position the city among the world’s top 10 gaming hubs by 2033, contributing $1 billion to GDP and creating 30,000 new jobs. These initiatives have created fertile ground for companies like MENATech to scale up their impact.

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Cricketing Icons Thisara Perera and Shakib Al Hasan Join the Super 60 Legends USA Participation in International Lineup

Srilanka’s Thisara and Bangladesh’s Shakib to Bring Their All-Round Capabilities to Light Up 60 Ball Format in Upcoming Super 60 Legends USA Tournament

16th July 2025; Super 60 Legends USA recently added Srilanka’s and Bangladesh’s powerful all rounder participation from Thisara Perera and Shakib Al Hasan in the inaugural edition. The Super 60 Legends USA Tournament has been committed towards encouraging international participation for the broader mission of encouraging competitive cricket in its 60-ball format for the August calendar.

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Slow and Steady Takes the Win at Mushrif Mall’s Epic Slow Cycle Race

  • The Slow Cycle Race returns to Mushrif Mall from July 18-20 and July 25-27, 2025.
  • Compete to ride as slowly as possible without touching the ground.
  • Prizes include gift vouchers, with up to AED 19,000 for the winners.

Abu Dhabi – UAE: Following the success of its first season, the Slow Cycle Race is back for an exciting second edition at Mushrif Mall. In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, this year’s event will take place from July 18 to 20 and July 25 to 27, 2025. This unique competition challenges participants to maintain balance and control by riding as slowly as possible without their feet touching the ground.

Building on the momentum of Season 1, the race is expected to attract even more participants and spectators. Open to everyone aged 15 and above, the event promotes balance, control, and patience, offering a fun alternative to traditional cycling races.

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DP World ILT20 gives Season 3 merchandise a new home and purpose through Gulf for Good Partnership in Madagascar

DP World ILT20 gives Season 3 merchandise a new home and purpose through Gulf for Good Partnership in Madagascar

  • “We are proud to have the UAE as our home; the UAE is globally recognised as one of the most generous and hospitable nations in the world. As the biggest cricket league of the region we remain committed to making an impact beyond the field of play,” says DP World ILT20 CEO David White
  • The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Photo Caption: Children in Madagascar sport the merchandise – a part of the Gulf for Good Outreach Programme, supported by the DP World ILT20’s CSR initiative for education and community development.

Dubai, 16 July 2025: The DP World International League T20 has teamed up with UAE based, non-profit organisation Gulf for Good, to support sustainable charity projects for children around the world. – and give the tournament’s Season 3 merchandise a new lease of life. Through the CSR partnership (Gulf for Good’s Outreach Programme), the DP World ILT20 has handed over more than 500 items for children in Madagascar as part of a wider mission aimed at supporting education and community development.

The programme will continue for the remainder of the year and in the longer run, more than 2000 children are expected to benefit from the DP World ILT20-Gulf for Good collaboration.

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إطلاق “معسكر همة الصيفي للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي” في الشارقة وعجمان

بالتعاون مع أندية أصحاب الهمم والمؤسسات الرياضية:

إطلاق “معسكر همة الصيفي للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي” في الشارقة وعجمان

أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 7 يوليو 2025: أعلن الأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي عن إطلاق ” معسكر همة الصيفي للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي” اعتبارا من 14 يوليو، بالتعاون مع أكاديمية جام الرياضية، وبالشراكة مع عدد من الأندية والمؤسسات في إمارتي الشارقة وعجمان، منها نادي الثقة للمعاقين، ومجلس الشارقة الرياضي، ضمن فعاليات البرنامج الصيفي للمجلس “صيف الشارقة الرياضي –عطلتنا غير”، ونادي عجمان لذوي الإعاقة، والبرنامج الصيفي لحكومة عجمان “صيفنا سعادة”.

يهدف المعسكر، الذي يمتد حتى منتصف أغسطس، لتوفير بيئة رياضية وتربوية داعمة ونشطة للاعبين من أصحاب الهمم خلال فصل الصيف، تُراعي احتياجاتهم وتدعم تطورهم البدني والاجتماعي.

وفي هذا السياق، صرح سعادة طلال الهاشمي، المدير الوطني للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي: “يعكس معسكر همة الصيفي للأولمبياد الخاص الإماراتي التزامنا بتوفير فرص نوعية للاعبين من أصحاب الهمم، تمكنهم من تطوير مهاراتهم في بيئة رياضية مناسبة تلبي احتياجاتهم. ويؤكد هذا المعسكر، الذي يعد ثمرة تعاون مشترك مع عدد من الأندية والجهات الوطنية، إيماننا العميق بأن نجاح البرامج المخصصة لأصحاب الهمم يعتمد على العمل الجماعي والتكامل بين مختلف المؤسسات. فالتناغم والتنسيق بين هذه الجهات يشكل قاعدة راسخة لإحداث تأثير إيجابي طويل الأمد في حياة اللاعبين، وتمكينهم على المستويين الرياضي والاجتماعي. وبهذه المناسبة، نتوجه بجزيل الشكر والتقدير إلى جميع الشركاء والداعمين على مساهماتهم القيمة في تنظيم وإعداد هذا المعسكر.”

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