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Faisal Kazim

Director of Future Foresight

Dubai Future Foundation

Faisal Kazim is Director of Future Foresight at Dubai Future Foundation, where he dedicates his work toward realizing Dubai's goal of becoming a leading city of the future and leads research on industries of the future and their impact on Dubai's economy, society, and environment. Faisal is also Head of the UAE Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is part of the World Economic Forum’s global network of 4IR centres. His notable initiatives include Dubai Financial Market’s Voluntary Carbon Credit Market, Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, and the Dubai Future Readiness Index.

SPEAKER SESSIONS

13 November, 2024 | 11:00 to 11:20
Building the Digital World in Dubai

Dubai aims to establish itself as a global gaming hub through the “Dubai Program for Gaming 2033,” which fosters innovation, supports developers, and attracts global tech companies. The MENA gaming market, valued at $2.8 billion, continues to grow, with over 80 million gamers and notable year-on-year resilience. Dubai is leveraging this growth by offering a favorable business environment with 100% foreign ownership, political stability, and strong global connectivity. By 2033, Dubai plans to create 30,000 jobs in gaming and contribute $930 million annually to its GDP, positioning itself as a key player in the future of the global gaming industry.