South Korean blockchain developer WEMIX and Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create and accelerate growth opportunities for their respective portfolio companies and Web3 startups. WEMIX startups will have the opportunity to join Hub71’s community of over 200 startups and gain access to its range of value-add programs and incentives. Select startups will also benefit from the ability to scale globally through Hub71’s web3 and digital assets specialist ecosystem, Hub71+ Digital Assets, to unlock access to a host of programs, initiatives, and wide network of corporate, government and investment partners in the UAE and global markets.   At the same time, startups within Hub71+ Digital Assets will be able to leverage the deep technical knowledge and expertise of WEMIX and its parent, Wemade, in different areas of blockchain technology including GameFi and DeFi. “Developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders ...

  WEMIX a South Korean blockchain gaming platform part of WEMADE blockchain firm, is developing and delivering various games and has launched its MENA presence with its foothold out of UAE, Abu Dhabi in specific. Wemade’s blockbuster Legend of Mir IP boasts its 500 million accumulated users in China. Wemade has over 10 subsidiaries, including Joymax (developer of Wind runner) and Flero Games(developer of Every Town) and shares in some of Korea’s most promising game developing companies, including 4:33 Creative Lab, IMC Games, XL Games, Hound 13, Raidmob, and Pulsar Creative. According to the announcement, WEMIX MENA will also open another branch in the region as well possibly KSA and other areas of UAE. The announcement states, “The UAE with its pro-blockchain policies, governments are focusing on digital innovation business. The region is proactively supporting blockchain-based business ecosystems and digital assets services. Launching of WEMIX MENA means WEMIX will actively...