EMEA online gaming industry to hit $15bn by 2011

OneCard has partnered with many of the largest and world-renowned online gaming companies in a bid to address the region's rapidly increasing demand, which is predicted to propel the EMEA electronic gaming industry from $11.1bn to $15.4bn by 2011, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Wilkofsky Gruen Associates.

One of OneCard's major initiatives has been an agreement to be the main sponsor for the Gaming Expo 2008, the largest gaming event in the region, which will be held at Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre from October 28 to 31, 2008. In addition, OneCard will play host to premier game developers such as Travian, Wallie Card, Smart2Pay and Playinc. in its booth at the Gaming Expo, providing gamers and visitors an exclusive chance to personally meet and interact with the industry's recognised leaders.

"We are working with the world's leading specialists in online gaming to provide Internet users in the region a wide variety of choices that suit different types of gamers. Our clients can select from over 200 online games, which can be played directly from our site. Through our high-profile participation at Gaming Expo 2008, we are confident of further enhancing our presence and increasing our share of the rapidly growing Middle East market,"

said Muhannad Ebwini, General Manager of OneCard.

Launched in Saudi Arabia in 2004, OneCard has made headlines globally for its unique approach to online services as well as its customer service strategy. By providing Middle East consumers with a platform to demand more online facilities in Arabic as well as services catering specifically to their culture and society, OneCard has played an instrumental role in promoting the Internet in Arab and Islamic communities worldwide.

OneCard domain has further expanded its coverage of the MENA region this year, strengthening its presence in Egypt, GCC, the Levant, Iran and North Africa by becoming an authorised reseller for all local prepaid services and eGovernment facilities, while introducing international online services in each country.

OneCard has been developed and is supported by National Technology Group (NTG), the Middle East's largest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company with its businesses spanning the MENA region, South East Asia, South Asia and the USA.