(AsiaGameHub) –   The leading media outlet in the gaming sector, celebrating its 10th anniversary, has launched a new UAE-focused website to provide specialised coverage of the country’s fast-growing gaming industry.

United Arab Emirates.- In September 2023, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) was established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to introduce a world-class regulatory framework for commercial gaming. This marked a significant milestone for gaming in the Arab nation.

Focus Gaming News has been closely monitoring market developments since the beginning, reporting on events as they unfolded. With progress accelerating and the first licenses granted, Focus Gaming News has now introduced a dedicated website to cover all the latest news from the UAE gaming sector.

The Focus Gaming News UAE website will deliver comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics, including land-based and online gaming, sports betting, regulation, technology, and key industry events across the region. Visitors will also find detailed insights and analysis of market dynamics and trends shaping the gaming landscape, along with exclusive interviews with major players, regulators, and opinion leaders in the UAE gaming sector.

Focus Gaming News continues its global expansion

The launch of Focus Gaming News UAE comes at a pivotal time for the media outlet. In April, it was named “Best iGaming Media” at the SiGMA South America Awards 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil—its fourth consecutive regional title and eighth globally in this category.

Additionally, in January, Focus Gaming News celebrated its tenth anniversary with a rebranding of its visual and editorial identity. The outlet also launched “MyFocus,” an AI-powered personalised reading experience that tailors content to each user’s interests. It also introduced “Focus Gaming News Weekly Pulse,” a LinkedIn newsletter featuring strategic analysis and market insights designed for senior executives in the sector.

Fernando Saffores, founder and CEO of Focus Gaming News, stated: “The launch of Focus Gaming News UAE marks a defining moment in our ongoing international expansion. From our inception, our mission has been to be exactly where the news is, delivering high-level insights for industry decision-makers.

“The Middle East is currently one of the most dynamic and promising frontiers for the global gaming sector, and we are committed to being the primary source of information in this evolving landscape.

“We believe the United Arab Emirates is on the brink of a historic transformation. Our strategic decision to launch this dedicated vertical now reflects our confidence in the market’s potential, especially as we look toward 2027, which we anticipate will be a landmark year for the region’s regulated gaming industry. Focus Gaming News is here to ensure every professional has the intelligence they need to navigate and succeed in this exciting new chapter.”

Victoria Coates, managing director of Focus Gaming News, added: “Expanding into the UAE at this moment is a deliberate and strategic move. The region is not just growing—it is laying the foundation for a new phase in the global gaming industry, with a clear focus on structure, ambition, and long-term value.

“At Focus Gaming News, our priority is to be present where those shifts are taking place. We aim to deliver not just coverage, but meaningful perspective, bringing clarity to complex developments and highlighting the decisions shaping the market.

“As the UAE continues to define its position, our role is to ensure industry leaders have the insight they need to act with confidence.”

To maintain strong client relationships and expand its presence in both emerging and established markets, the outlet is collaborating with Rick Godds, who is joining as Global Brand Ambassador based in the UAE.

Why the UAE?

The UAE is emerging as a highly attractive market for the gaming industry. Estimates suggest that gross gaming revenue (GGR) could reach approximately US$6–8.5 billion annually once several integrated resorts (IRs) and licensed iGaming websites are fully operational. According to CBRE Institutional Research, Wynn Al Marjan Island—the first licensed IR with a casino in Ras Al Khaimah—could generate around US$1.4 billion in GGR and US$1.8 billion in total revenue per year upon reaching maturity, with operating margins comparable to those in Singapore. CBRE analysts describe the UAE as ‘one of the best integrated resort investment opportunities we have seen in a long time,’ and Bloomberg Intelligence projections indicate an annual GGR range of US$5–8 billion for the country if multiple casinos and a limited number of iGaming and sports betting licenses are established.

Focus Gaming News UAE will cover all industry developments across the country and the broader region.

Focus Gaming News also provides news in Portuguese via Focus Gaming News Brazil, in English through Focus Gaming News, and in Spanish via Focus Gaming News LatAm. The company also operates Focus Gaming News Asia Pacific and Focus Gaming News Africa. With over 100,000 monthly readers and more than 30,000 subscribers to its daily newsletters, Focus Gaming News has established itself as one of the leading specialist outlets in the industry.