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ELEVATING
BACKGAMMON
TO A GLOBAL STAGEThe UAE’s official platform for competitive backgammon and home of the Oasis International Backgammon Cup.
World Nations 2027
5,000+
YEARS OF HISTORY
300M+
PLAYERS WORLDWIDE
12,000+
PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
80+
COUNTRIES
About Mind Skillz
Mind Skillz was established in 2020 and is the 1st event company approved by the Dubai Sports Council and the Worldwide Backgammon Federation’s (WBGF) and the "Masters Backgammon Awarding body (BMAB)". It exclusively organizes live and online backgammon tournaments in the UAE
Mind Skillz’s focus and foundation is to help spread awareness, provide education, and offer a quality playing experience of backgammon, while sharing the pleasures and frustrations of this fascinating game.
Mind Skillz’s offering spans across 8 categories: a Members’ Club, Backgammon Classes, School Partnerships, Weekly Local Tournaments, National Tournaments, International Tournaments, Backgammon Tournament Consultancy, and Games Transcribing.
Mind Skillz Tournament insights since 2021:
TOURNAMENTS ORGANIZED
416
WEEKLY
8
NATIONAL
8
VIP
4
INTERNATIONAL
TOTAL PLAYERS
13400
800
200
1400
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Tournaments
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5,000+
Years Of Strategy
Backgammon is widely considered the oldest board game in recorded human history, with origins tracing back over 5,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia. Its earliest ancestor, the Royal Game of Ur, laid the foundation for modern race-and-dice mechanics.
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Group Classes
Collaborative Learning. Competitive Growth.
Group sessions are structured by age and skill level, encouraging healthy competition while building strong fundamentals.
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School Partnerships
Mind Sports as an Educational Asset
Mind Skillz partners with schools to introduce structured backgammon programs as an engaging educational activity.
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PARTNERSHIPS
MindSkillz offers structured sponsorship packages designed to maximize brand visibility, digital exposure, on-site activation, and media presence.
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