Dubai Startup Launches AI Cloud Gaming Platform at AI Week
The platform, developed entirely in Dubai, is aligned with the Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033—a national initiative aimed at positioning the emirate at the forefront of gaming and emerging technology. It offers access to over 1,300 AAA titles directly from the cloud, eliminating the need for expensive consoles or large downloads.
TGC's system runs on a proprietary AI framework that includes optimized GPU usage, predictive forward buffering for smooth gameplay, and cloud-agnostic integration to ensure seamless performance across devices. 'The launch of TGC's platform highlights the power of AI to transform industries,'
said Faisal Kazim, Head of the Dubai Programme for Gaming 2033. 'It's a proud moment to see a product of this calibre launched from Dubai, for the world.'
TGC CEO Osman Masud emphasized the broader impact of gaming, calling it a new economic and cultural infrastructure. 'Dubai gave us the platform and belief,'
he said. 'We're proud to launch a homegrown innovation that sets a new global benchmark.'
The platform has already drawn interest, with more than 43,000 registrations and 10,000 users onboarded during its alpha phase. TGC's partners include Tencent Cloud, BytePlus (TikTok), Immutable, and Fetch.ai.
Visitors to Dubai AI Week can try live demos of the platform, interact with its AI features, and experience real-time cloud gaming across multiple devices.
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