Wemade CEO Henry Chang (left) meets with Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers (right)
Henry Chang, the CEO of leading South Korea-based gaming giant Wemade, met with H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, to discuss a broader scope for future collaboration. Wemade is the first and most prominent Korean game developer to establish talks with Dubai Chambers for comprehensive plans to contribute to game development industry initiatives.
The meeting between CEO Chang and Dubai Chambers’ President and CEO H.E. Lootah marks the next phase of Wemade’s efforts to support and grow blockchain gaming ecosystems in Dubai and the UAE.
- Wemade is the first and most prominent Korean game developer to establish official talks for collaborations with Dubai Chambers
- Talks mark the next phase of Wemade’s efforts to support the growth of blockchain gaming ecosystems in Dubai and the UAE
As an advocate for the interests of Dubai’s business community, Dubai Chambers serves as a bridge connecting the local business community with Dubai’s dynamic government and is committed to ensuring a thriving environment in which businesses can flourish. The chamber seeks to facilitate and improve the ease of business in the emirate and advance Dubai’s position as a highly competitive global commercial center.
“The UAE is among the most dynamic regions building the next generation of games and gaming industry talent with Dubai and key stakeholders, including Dubai Chambers, playing an important role,” said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade. “We will focus on working with Dubai Chambers to explore how we can contribute our expertise and technology to support key initiatives, including the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033.”
H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, commented: “We are pleased to initiate this collaboration with Wemade, which will contribute to driving innovation in the UAE’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Dubai’s growing influence in the global gaming and blockchain arenas reflects our dedication to fostering an ecosystem rich in technological expertise. We remain committed to further strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading global hub at the heart of the digital economy.”
Unveiled recently by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 set out primary industry goals. These are to position Dubai among the top 10 cities in the global gaming industry, generate 30,000 new jobs in the gaming sector, significantly boost the sector’s contribution to the growth of Dubai’s digital economy, and increase the GDP by approximately US$1 billion by 2033.