Games-industry forum
Two-day forum · January 2026
Arab Open University organized a forum with Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters on the cultural and economic role of electronic games.[2]
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Kuwait
Kuwait is a national games and esports market with public and academic initiatives in game development and esports education. The Olympic Council of Asia has selected Kuwait to host the inaugural Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in 2027; it has not named a host city.
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Updated September 28, 2026Market snapshot
OCA event host
Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games · 2027
The OCA signed a Host City Contract with Kuwait; the announcement did not identify the host city.[1]
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TopicCurrent positionCommercial implication
Topic
Video-game retail licensing
Current position
Kuwait's Ministry of Information provides a license application for companies seeking to retail video games; its published service requirements include a standing shop and supporting business documents.[3]
Commercial implication
Retail operators should confirm current licensing requirements and approvals with the Ministry before opening.
Verified Sep 28, 2026
References4
- [1]Kuwait confirmed as host of first ever Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games — Olympic Council of Asia
- [2]Electronic Games Industry Forum kicks off in Kuwait — Kuwait Government Online
- [3]Request to issue a video-game retail activity license for companies — Kuwait Ministry of Information
- [4]Towers and dock during day — Masrur Rahman / Unsplash
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