Executive Summary Regulatory Turning Points: In 2023–2024, the UAE established a federal gaming regulator (GCGRA) under a new federal decree to introduce a “world-leading” commercial gaming framework. This was driven by plans for land-based casinos (notably Wynn Al Marjan in Ras Al Khaimah) and a desire to diversify the economy. The GCGRA (chaired by Jim … Continue reading The UAE Gambling Industry Research Report