Anver Layshev is not your average CEO — he’s a lifelong gamer, digital explorer, and now, a proud Ras Al Khaimah resident. As the co-founder of Dragon Farm, he’s creating Telegram-based games that blend strategy, fun, and a dash of blockchain magic. But don’t let the screen time fool you — this guy swapped skyscrapers for sunsets, turning RAK into his real-life “place of power.”
From coding dragons to climbing Jebel Jais, Anver’s redefining what it means to play hard and live well.
Interview Highlights
🎮 Gaming is Life: Anver’s been playing since forever — and now his 12-year-old daughter is designing games too. It’s a full-on family legacy.
🏃♂️ From Dubai Dash to RAK Retreat: Burnt out by Dubai’s hustle, Anver came to RAK for a business trip… and decided to stay forever. Best. Decision. Ever.
🏞️ Mountains, Beaches & Mind-Blown Moments: Didn’t know UAE had mountains? Neither did he — until Jebel Jais changed his whole vibe.
🧠 Dragon Farm 101: Imagine if chess and Tetris had a blockchain baby. That’s Dragon Farm, and it’s playable instantly on Telegram (no downloads, no fuss).
🧵 Telegram Gaming = Blue Ocean: While the world’s obsessed with app stores, Anver’s diving into untapped territory — Telegram’s instant-play magic.
🧑🏫 Teacher Mode Activated: With a passion for giving back, he’s hoping to teach gaming + Web3 at RAK’s schools and universities soon.
💡 RAK DAO = Startup Paradise: Forget chasing big city glitz. Anver found his startup sweet spot at RAK DAO — community-driven, founder-friendly, and full of opportunity.
🌐 Shoutout to WOW-RAK: Anver credits WOW-RAK for making newcomers feel welcome and informed — it’s one of the first places he turned to when discovering all the hidden gems across Ras Al Khaimah.
Pull Out Quotes
“Either I will die there or I will find nature — and that’s how I landed in Ras Al Khaimah.”
“We’re not just making games. We’re building doorways to Web3 — and they open with one click on Telegram.”
“RAK is my digital detox. My power place. The mountains, the water — they reset my whole system.”
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About the Collaboration (WOW-RAK × E-Find RAK)
When storytelling meets discovery — you get a front-row seat to Ras Al Khaimah’s most inspiring journeys. That’s exactly what happens when WOW-RAK, the city’s lifestyle voice, joins hands with E-Find RAK, the digital compass for local talent and businesses. Think of it as your backstage pass to the people shaping RAK — with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of personality.
Together, we’re lifting the curtain on the movers and makers behind the emirate’s glow-up. From boardrooms to beach walks, RAK Icons brings you real stories from real legends — all rooted right here in Ras Al Khaimah.
Together, we’re putting the spotlight where it belongs: on the people behind the scenes — the dreamers, doers, and change-makers who are building, creating, and inspiring in Ras Al Khaimah. From accountants to artists, chefs to CEOs, RAK Icons is our way of saying, “Hey, have you met this amazing human yet?”
Because Ras Al Khaimah isn’t just about the views — it’s about the visionaries. And this collaboration is here to tell their stories, one incredible local at a time.
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