271. Gaming in the Middle East: Inside Abu Dhabi’s Big Bet on Games
Deconstructor of Fun
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From Gamer to Educator: A Journey in Abu Dhabi
This chapter narrates a speaker's transformation from a World of Warcraft player to a professional gamer and educator in Abu Dhabi. It highlights their role in creating an innovative coding school aimed at nurturing talent for a knowledge-based economy, while reflecting on the contrast between life in Abu Dhabi, Brazil, and Florida. The chapter also covers Abu Dhabi's urban development, community warmth, and the strategic approaches to construction and worker safety in extreme heat.
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