In this video, we cover everything you need to know about licensing, penalties, and how the UAE is staying ahead of global best practices in gaming regulations.

In our recent article UAE's Game-Changing Move: The Birth of a Federal Authority for Commercial Gaming we addressed the establishment of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority...

The UAE's new Civil Transactions Law (civil code), issued under Federal Decree-Law No. (25) of 2025 (which takes effect on June 1, 2026), introduces a number of structural changes.

The Emirates News Agency recently announced the official establishment of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA)...

The e-gaming ecosystem has expanded at an unprecedented rate in recent years, with e-gaming now considered as the most profitable form of entertainment in the world.

Overall, the global gaming market is projected to hit $200 billion by 2025 thanks to a growth in tech and esports trends as well as mobile. This is an opportunity that Dubai wants to take advantage...

Gaming is currently the most profitable form of entertainment in the world, with the industry split into mobile games, e-sports streaming, console purchases and more.

In a significant regulatory development, the UAE has established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long been known as a destination of significant interest for various entrepreneurial activities, including the gaming industry...

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have expanded the Golden Visa program, now offering 10-year residency to yacht owners and skilled professionals, including nurses, content creators, gaming experts, and educators.

Gaming is an integral part of the entertainment industry, with gaming consoles finding a place in an increasing number of households.

Few developments in recent commercial regulation history have garnered as much international interest as the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) move toward formally establishing a legal and regulatory framework...

The nascent gaming market of the United Arab Emirates seems to be on every executive's mind right now. Gaming Intelligence speaks with WH Partners and their recently...

The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has been introduced to oversee and regulate the UAE's gaming (gambling) industry.

Traditionally, the United Arab Emirates has adopted a restrictive and prohibition-based approach towards gaming and gambling. Such activities were addressed primarily through the criminal law framework...