Qatar has assigned Abdullah bin Faleh bin Mohammed Al Thani as the first president of their brand new esports federation, the Qatari E-Sports Federation. The federation falls under the umbrella of the Qatar Olympic Committee, with the goal of increasing the public’s interest in gaming while also sparking more participation in the activity.
The group is set to hold its first meeting shortly after the FIFA Arab Cup comes to an end. The meeting will focus on identifying regulations and setting a work plan in coordination with the Sports Affairs Department of the Olympic Committee.
Esports has seen a large uptick in popularity in the Gulf countries, and Qatar is no exception. The region has become a hub for gamers, and Qatar is set to host a few major tournaments in the new year.
Unlike other countries where esports is at the helm of mega-corporations that were quick to capitalize on the growing trend, Qatar’s community follows a more independent approach. In Qatar, gamers fulfill needs by collaborating, organizing events, and creating open hubs for play. The community also follows the grass-roots-based, bottom-up approach – as opposed to a top-down approach that corporations follow. In the past few years, the gaming community has seen rapid progress and immense prospect in the Gulf country with a spike in activities, including multiple events that have catered to gamers.
(All information was provided by Doha News)
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