Henry Chang, the CEO of popular South Korean game developer Wemade, recently met with H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, to discuss potential future collaborations. The meeting marks the first time a Korean game developer has engaged in talks with Dubai Chambers, signifying an important step in the efforts to support and grow blockchain gaming ecosystems in Dubai and the UAE.
As a renowned industry leader and innovator in game development, Wemade is making strides toward embracing blockchain technology. Through subsidiary WEMIX, Wemade is working on building a mega-ecosystem that offers intuitive, convenient, and easy-to-use Web3 services. This ambitious project aims to transform games of every genre into blockchain games, with the creation of WEMIX PLAY, the world’s biggest blockchain gaming platform.
In his discussions with Dubai Chambers, CEO Henry Chang emphasized Wemade’s commitment to supporting key initiatives in Dubai, such as the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033.
This program, unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to position Dubai among the top 10 cities in the global gaming industry and generate 30,000 new jobs in the gaming sector by 2033.
The collaboration between Wemade and Dubai Chambers is expected to contribute to driving innovation in the UAE’s rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
Dubai Chambers is a non-profit public entity that supports Dubai’s vision as a global player by empowering businesses, providing innovative value-added services, and access to influential networks.
The organization aims to facilitate and improve the ease of doing business in the Emirates and advance Dubai’s position as a highly competitive global commercial center. President and CEO H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting how it will contribute to strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading global hub at the heart of the digital economy.
Overall, the meeting between Wemade and Dubai Chambers represents an important step towards fostering an ecosystem rich in technological expertise and driving forward the goals of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033.
Through their partnership, both entities aim to contribute to the growth and development of the gaming industry in Dubai and the UAE.