{"id":3234,"date":"2023-03-09T10:22:46","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T07:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stag.mediacity.qa\/?p=3234"},"modified":"2024-11-07T15:41:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T12:41:59","slug":"igniting-the-future-of-esports-in-qatar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.mediacity.qa\/en\/igniting-the-future-of-esports-in-qatar\/","title":{"rendered":"Igniting the Future of eSports in Qatar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCQ concluded a successful eSports workshop in March 2023. The workshop featured Mr. Carlos Alimurung, Chief Executive Officer at ONE Esports, in addition to Hari Vijayarajan, Group Chief Commercial Officer at ONE Championship and ONE Esports. Similarly, there were representatives from Qatar Free Zone Authority, the Doha Film Institute, Qatar Tourism, Ooredoo, and Qatar Esports Federation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A platform for open dialogue on the future of the eSports sector in Qatar, the workshop delved into the exciting multi-year partnership between MCQ and Group ONE Holdings, the parent company of ONE Championship. The two entities are collaborating on the production and development of global content across various media sectors, including original programing, studio shows, and eSports. Carlos, an industry expert, shared insights and expertise on the growth and potential of eSports in Qatar and globally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Qatar continues to establish itself as a hub for sports and entertainment, the event also highlighted the importance of eSports as a rapidly growing industry with immense potential. 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