GCGRA and Abu Dhabi Financial Regulator Strengthen UAE Gaming Oversight
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has entered into a formal cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services […]
News Category: Middle East
Wynn Al Marjan Island Completes 550-Metre Beachfront Ahead of 2027 Opening
Wynn Resorts has completed a major section of the waterfront at its Al Marjan Island integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, unveiling […]
Wynn Delays Al Marjan Island Resort to September 2027 as Costs Rise by $600m
Wynn Resorts has set September 2027 as the opening date for its integrated resort on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, […]
UAE Gaming Regulator Strengthens Leadership With Senior Legal Appointment
The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has appointed Dr Ahmad Hesham as its new General Counsel and Board […]
Egypt Moves Toward Criminalising Online Betting Under Tougher Cybercrime Rules
Egypt’s parliament is preparing to introduce stricter legislation that would explicitly criminalise online betting platforms, marking a significant escalation in the country’s […]
Syria Blocks Access to Online Gambling and Betting Platforms
The Syrian government has stepped up efforts to combat online gambling by restricting access to a number of betting and casino websites […]
UAE Gaming Regulator Appoints Industry Veteran Ciarán Carruthers as New CEO
The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has named veteran casino executive Ciarán Carruthers as its new Chief Executive […]
Play971 Expands UAE Sports Betting Offering Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Football fans in the United Arab Emirates will be able to place legal wagers on FIFA World Cup matches through Play971, the […]
Yolo Expands UAE Ambitions with New $250M Abu Dhabi Investment Fund
Yolo Investments is strengthening its presence in the Middle East after receiving regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi to launch a new $250 […]
BetBlocker Adds Syrian Arabic Support to Expand Responsible Gambling Access
BetBlocker has expanded its responsible gambling support platform by adding Syrian Arabic to its list of supported languages, marking another step in […]