At the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum, Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tencent’s global gaming brand, Level Infinite, in a move set to supercharge the growth of Qatar’s gaming industry.
This collaboration aims to position the country as a key regional player in digital entertainment and supports the broader objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The MoU outlines a joint commitment to nurturing a vibrant gaming ecosystem through shared global best practices and innovation-led initiatives. Level Infinite will leverage its international experience in game publishing and development to catalyze talent development and technological advancement in Qatar.
Invest Qatar will support Level Infinite’s market entry by facilitating strategic connections with local stakeholders and increasing awareness of the brand’s initiatives within the Qatari market. A key focus area of the partnership includes workforce development, particularly in gaming technology and product innovation, to ensure sustainable sectoral growth.
Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar, emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership, stating: “Through this partnership, we aim to attract world-class players and create new opportunities that position Qatar as a regional leader for digital entertainment.”
Herman Zhao, Head of Emerging Markets Publishing at Tencent Games, echoed this sentiment: “Together, we will create a vibrant and sustainable gaming and esports scene that benefits the local community.”
This partnership comes at a time when the MENA gaming sector is seeing rapid expansion, with an estimated CAGR of 11% through 2029. With Qatar ranked high in ARPU and home to a digitally empowered population, the country is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for global gaming enterprises.