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Ubisoft has announced it will open a new development studio in Abu Dhabi in December this year, set to create 100 new jobs in the next five years.

The publisher announced the new development studio with twofour54, the Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority, marking the first direct presence of a video game publisher in the GCC.

“We are excited by the partnership with twofour54. Their commitment to developing a strong regional gaming industry and their knowledge of the region were the perfect foundation on which to continue building our development teams,” said Ubisoft worldwide studios executive director Christine Burgess-Quémard.

“The demographics and the pool of skilled technical talent in the Middle East and North Africa region are key factors that will contribute to the success of this new studio.”

Ubisoft veterans will train a number of local recruits when the studio opens in December, with Yannick Theler appointed manager.

“Digital gaming has always been a priority sector for twofour54 and to partner with an international market leader such as Ubisoft is great news for the region’s gaming industry,” commented Wayne Borg, Deputy CEO & COO at twofour54.

“The digital games played by Arabs have traditionally been developed outside the region, which means that they rarely have a direct relevance to Arab gamers. Our agreement with Ubisoft will benefit the region in that it will enable the development of titles that resonate with the local population, whilst also building the skills of young Arabs to allow the region to create its own games and developing a gaming industry base here at twofour54.”

 

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