Morocco Launches Game Hub to Lure Developers, Boost Industry
Morocco is looking to secure a slice of the lucrative global gaming market, starting with the opening of a major industrial park, part of a plan to diversify the economy and boost export revenues.
The proposed games estate in the capital Rabat is intended to attract up-and-coming developers and startups as well as foreign firms looking to capitalize on the kingdom's lower costs and youthful workforce, according to Nissrine Souissi, an official at Morocco's youth, culture and communication ministry, who is involved in the country's games-development strategy.
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