The biggest eSports Tournament in the Middle East!

16 top-tier Counter-Strike 1.6 teams will compete at the Gitex Shopper in Dubai from 18th until 24th of October 2008. 50,000USD prize money for the best teams in the world and two Global Finals Slots for the winning continents. This will be a thrilling eSports clash in the Middle East between some local teams and the world elite in CS 1.6!

A local pre-qualifier will be held from 18th until 21st of October. From 22nd until 24th of October the main tournament with all top teams will start! Four teams will qualify through the local pre-qualifer for the main tournament.


Keyfacts:

Date: 18th until 24th of October
City: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Venue: Gitex Shopper
Prize Money: 50,000USD for CS 1.6
Global Finals Slots: 2 slots for the continent of the winners
Participants: 16 CS 1.6 Teams
Apply for : Fill in and e-mail dubai.cs.gc(at)esl-world.net

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All teams will be playing in Dubai on highest performing Intel Extreme Processors on Alienware Area-51® Systems from Dell's Gaming group. Get a closer look at the official tournament PC and the official tournament Laptop.

Official Statement from Jens Hilgers from the Press Release:

The Intel Extreme Masters open a new chapter in the global eSports industry with a huge live event in Dubai - the digital hub of the middle east. Together with our cooperation partner DWTC we decided to use the GiTEX as a platform for our most prestigious eSports show and tournament.", says Jens Hilgers, CEO of the Turtle Entertainment GmbH from Cologne, Germany. "In emerging markets it is more important than anywhere to work with the right partners. DWTC has a vast experience in exhibitions and trade fairs which combined with our expertise in gaming events will ensure that the Middle East region can enjoy a first class eSports tournament