eSports have evolved into a thriving industry, boasting superstars, highly followed competitions, and a colossal amount of money invested in it. Traditionally, the biggest market for online video games has been in Europe and East Asia, but the landscape is shifting, and new players are emerging on the global stage. Enter the Middle East, a region that is currently scripting a new chapter in the history of eSports, and is poised to claim its throne as the next world hub of competitive gaming in the coming years.