STARTUPS IN FOCUS
GALACTECH STUDIO
Galactech is a gaming startup located in Dubai, UAE that has a focus on building a super app that would enable users to have access to multiple gaming platforms at the same time. Its main vision is to create professional game training and other gaming-related services while having systems such as in-game currency purchases for esports tournaments. It was founded by Houcem Maize and Houssem Zouaghi in 2016 and currently, with 3 investors, Galactech has successfully raised a funding amount of $700,000. It aims to redefine the gaming services that the industry currently provides to players.
JAWAKER
Jawaker is a UAE-based mobile gaming studio, founded in the year 2009 and today it is considered the most popular and classic PvP (player versus player) gaming app in the world. It has its focus primarily on card and board games, which are the most widely known in the region. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Jawaker is a team of almost 50 people and valued at around $116 million with its association with Stillfront Group AB, a Sweden-based gaming studio. The app not only allows the players to play the games but also to join clubs and socialize with people. The strategic analysis of the traffic has paved the way for the success of the company.
FANWOOD
It is a huge call for football fans as Fanzword is a football fanatic’s social network that enables gamers or players to discuss football matches with friends on the platform. Football fans can join in to earn points and win actual prizes. Choosing the leagues or competitions according to your preferences will help filter out the suggestions and would notify for only of the ones that you are interested in. Founded in 2020 in Dubai, the funding for the company was primarily induced by crowdfunding and currently, it has over 1000 employees.
GAMEGUISE
GAMEGUISE is a popular publisher, developer, and consultancy of online games in the Middle East. it has games available both in English and Arabic and the portal provides an efficient and innovative platform with the most advanced features. They are focused on building games that not only support the mobile app but also the browser version. The games are free to play, but there are in-game purchases that the gamers can make to get advanced purchases. Founded in 2013 by Amir Bozorgzadeh and Hossein Jalali, the company has indeed reached a great height in 2022.
