Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030
<p dir="ltr">This paper examines the development and growth of esports in Qatar within the global context of competitive gaming’s rise. It provides an overview of Qatar’s strategic interest in esports as part of its National Vision 2030 economic diversification by drawing on current...
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| author | Ahmed Chaib (22673951) |
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| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2025-11-06T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1080/23750472.2025.2578259 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Economics Applied economics Health sciences Sports science and exercise Language, communication and culture Cultural studies Gaming industry youth engagement digital economy Middle East geopolitical economy in sport |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">This paper examines the development and growth of esports in Qatar within the global context of competitive gaming’s rise. It provides an overview of Qatar’s strategic interest in esports as part of its National Vision 2030 economic diversification by drawing on current literature and industry reports on the Qatari and MENA esports ecosystem. This rapid communication article highlights Qatar’s burgeoning esports market and the key drivers, such as government support, institutional initiatives, major tournaments, and educational programs. Discussion of these findings reveals significant opportunities (e.g. youth engagement, digital economy expansion) as well as challenges (nascent local industry, regional competition). The paper concludes with implications for Qatar’s esports ecosystem and offers actionable recommendations for stakeholders (policy makers, investors, educational institutions, and teams) to foster sustainable growth, leveraging Qatar’s strengths in infrastructure and vision for innovation.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Managing Sport and Leisure<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2025.2578259" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2025.2578259</a></p> |
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| spelling | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030Ahmed Chaib (22673951)Christos Anagnostopoulos (10848591)EconomicsApplied economicsHealth sciencesSports science and exerciseLanguage, communication and cultureCultural studiesGaming industryyouth engagementdigital economyMiddle Eastgeopolitical economy in sport<p dir="ltr">This paper examines the development and growth of esports in Qatar within the global context of competitive gaming’s rise. It provides an overview of Qatar’s strategic interest in esports as part of its National Vision 2030 economic diversification by drawing on current literature and industry reports on the Qatari and MENA esports ecosystem. This rapid communication article highlights Qatar’s burgeoning esports market and the key drivers, such as government support, institutional initiatives, major tournaments, and educational programs. Discussion of these findings reveals significant opportunities (e.g. youth engagement, digital economy expansion) as well as challenges (nascent local industry, regional competition). The paper concludes with implications for Qatar’s esports ecosystem and offers actionable recommendations for stakeholders (policy makers, investors, educational institutions, and teams) to foster sustainable growth, leveraging Qatar’s strengths in infrastructure and vision for innovation.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Managing Sport and Leisure<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2025.2578259" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2025.2578259</a></p>2025-11-06T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1080/23750472.2025.2578259https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Game_on_exploring_Qatar_s_esports_development_through_the_lens_of_vision_2030/31239982CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/312399822025-11-06T03:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 Ahmed Chaib (22673951) Economics Applied economics Health sciences Sports science and exercise Language, communication and culture Cultural studies Gaming industry youth engagement digital economy Middle East geopolitical economy in sport |
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| title | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 |
| title_full | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 |
| title_fullStr | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 |
| title_short | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 |
| title_sort | Game on: exploring Qatar’s esports development through the lens of vision 2030 |
| topic | Economics Applied economics Health sciences Sports science and exercise Language, communication and culture Cultural studies Gaming industry youth engagement digital economy Middle East geopolitical economy in sport |