Nexus has announced a strategic partnership with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to jointly advance blockchain, gaming, and Web3 innovation. The collaboration, formalized on October 8, marks a significant step toward expanding the global reach of both organizations’ digital ecosystems, particularly across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.
Under the agreement, Nexus has been designated as a gaming ecosystem cooperation partner of DMCC. This partnership is expected to drive a series of initiatives that will strengthen Dubai’s position as a global digital innovation hub while opening new growth channels for Korean and international startups in the gaming and blockchain sectors.
Strengthening the Gaming and Web3 Ecosystem
As part of the collaboration, Nexus plans to spearhead a range of activities, including the operation of onboarding and accelerator programs aimed at nurturing emerging game studios. The company also intends to facilitate funding opportunities for Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) startups, helping them connect with a broader global investment network. Additionally, Nexus aims to attract new global partners, particularly from the Asian market, and co-host events such as hackathons, workshops, and seminars that encourage knowledge exchange and collaboration among developers, investors, and innovators.
In alignment with Nexus’s efforts, DMCC will extend comprehensive support to the partnership. This includes formally recognizing Nexus as a gaming ecosystem cooperation partner and offering joint marketing and networking assistance. DMCC also plans to connect the initiative with key stakeholders, including government bodies, venture capitalists, crypto exchanges, and startup incubators. Furthermore, the organization will provide guidance on publishing and market entry strategies for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, along with access to office space and infrastructure within its landmark Uptown Tower in Dubai.
Expanding Nexus’s Global Footprint
Nexus has been strategically expanding its international presence, having established a local subsidiary, Nexus Hub FZCO, in Dubai earlier in April. This move underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening its influence in the Middle Eastern and European markets. Through its partnership with DMCC, Nexus seeks to align with Dubai’s vision of becoming a global digital economy leader by leveraging synergies between gaming, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence.
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DMCC, one of the world’s largest free trade zones, currently hosts over 24,000 corporations. It serves as a central institution supporting Dubai’s evolution into a premier global trade and investment destination. The organization’s collaboration with Nexus is viewed as an important step in linking established gaming markets such as South Korea with emerging hubs in the MENA region.
Bridging Korean Innovation with Dubai’s Digital Economy
Nexus CEO Jang Hyun-kuk emphasized that Dubai’s approach to building structured and scalable digital markets closely aligns with the goals of the Cross ecosystem, which Nexus supports. He noted that the partnership would help create a mutually beneficial environment where startups, game studios, and global partners can grow together, fostering a continuous cycle of innovation and investment.
DMCC Free Zone Executive Director Ahmed Hamza highlighted that South Korea’s gaming industry ranks among the largest globally and plays a crucial role in driving international content exports. He further noted that Dubai is emerging as a key strategic hub within the global digital economy. According to him, the collaboration with Nexus will act as a bridge between two innovation ecosystems—Korea’s mature game development sector and Dubai’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure—while providing Korean enterprises with both immediate market access and long-term business value in the region.
A Platform for Global Collaboration
The partnership between Nexus and DMCC symbolizes a convergence of technological ambition and strategic positioning. By combining Dubai’s growing digital economy with South Korea’s gaming expertise, the initiative is expected to accelerate the evolution of blockchain-based entertainment and Web3 development worldwide. The alliance also reflects a broader trend of cross-border cooperation aimed at building decentralized, innovation-driven ecosystems capable of sustaining long-term digital growth.