270. Why This CEO Moved His Gaming Studio from London to Abu Dhabi
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đ Connect with Boris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-kalmykov-7ba38065/We chat with Boris Kalnikov, CEO & Co-founder of Hype Masters, about relocating his gaming studio from London to Abu Dhabi. Boris shares his journey with World War Armies, the challenges of remote work, and why he chose Abu Dhabi as his new home.We dive into Abu Dhabiâs rise as a gaming hub, its government incentives, and the realities of running a studio in the regionâfrom tax benefits to hiring talent and lifestyle changes. Whether youâre a developer, founder, or just curious about gaming in the Middle East, this episode has key insights you wonât want to miss.Timestamps:âł [00:00] Why Boris left London for Abu Dhabiđïž [06:00] Building a gaming studio in a new ecosystemđ° [20:00] What incentives and funding opportunities are available?âïž [27:00] Abu Dhabi vs. London: Cost of living, taxes & hiringđź [40:00] The future of gaming in Abu DhabiđŹ the DoF Community: www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribeđ§ Subscribe: www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribe
