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“We mobilised 40,000 men and women who are ready to stand up for gender equality” – the WeRise game and UN Women Interview Jan 21st, 2023

“We mobilised 40,000 men and women who are ready to stand up for gender equality” – the WeRise game and UN Women

An interview with Laith Abu Taleb about gamification and equality in the MENA region

as Last week's Leaders Summit demonstrated the huge potential of the $6.8bn MENA market News Dec 7th, 2022

Last week's Leaders Summit demonstrated the huge potential of the $6.8bn MENA market

Saudi Arabia hosted a new type of event from the Pocket Gamer team which united games companies from around the world – here’s what you missed

as The art of adaptation. Game localisation gets taken to the next level at Babil Games Interview Dec 5th, 2022

The art of adaptation. Game localisation gets taken to the next level at Babil Games

Diala Deeb of Babil Games talks to us about fine-tuning games to better become the perfect fit for new audiences and cultures

as The Top 30 MENA Game Makers of 2022 List Dec 2nd, 2022

The Top 30 MENA Game Makers of 2022

Our first ever list celebrating the best developers and publishers in the Middle East and North Africa region

Capital, knowledge, originality: Samer Abbas on how the MENA market will grow Interview Nov 29th, 2022

Capital, knowledge, originality: Samer Abbas on how the MENA market will grow

“If I say ‘an Arabic game’ now, what does that mean? Maybe in five to seven years, we will have an answer to this question.”

"There is a dragon’s hoard waiting there": game publishing opportunities in Iran and Morocco Feature Nov 24th, 2022

"There is a dragon’s hoard waiting there": game publishing opportunities in Iran and Morocco

Game developers from distinct ends of the MENA market talk about the challenges and potential in their regions

6 Secrets for Success in MENA Gaming Markets Feature Nov 22nd, 2022

6 Secrets for Success in MENA Gaming Markets

The Middle East continues to grow as a market for games - here are tips from two region experts to help you thrive there

How Saudi Arabia is growing its position as MENA’s most significant gaming industry hub Feature Nov 21st, 2022

How Saudi Arabia is growing its position as MENA’s most significant gaming industry hub

Home to 21 million high-spending mobile gamers, Saudi Arabia is growing as a centre for investment and publishing

as Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2022 was our biggest show in the region yet – here’s what you missed! Feature Nov 14th, 2022

Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan 2022 was our biggest show in the region yet – here’s what you missed!

1400+ attendees, 400+ leading companies, 35 countries represented and 85 expert speakers congregated at the Dead Sea for our biggest show in Jordan yet

89% of the Saudi Arabian population are gamers: what does that mean for the future of the Saudi and wider MENA games industry? Feature Nov 8th, 2022

89% of the Saudi Arabian population are gamers: what does that mean for the future of the Saudi and wider MENA games industry?

Take a closer look at the Saudi Arabian gaming market and where it’s headed ahead of the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh, November 30 - December 1

Discover the PocketGamer.biz MENA Top 30 Game Makers 2022 list News Nov 7th, 2022

Discover the PocketGamer.biz MENA Top 30 Game Makers 2022 list

Our exclusive rundown of the best game makers in the region will be revealed on December 1st in Riyadh

as High potential for Egypt to become a gaming powerhouse Feature Nov 3rd, 2022

High potential for Egypt to become a gaming powerhouse

Esports are becoming increasingly popular with Egyptians

as Gaming begins to take off in Bahrain Feature Nov 3rd, 2022

Gaming begins to take off in Bahrain

5G network is being rolled out across the country

as Mobile gaming will need speed and capital to take off in Lebanon Feature Nov 3rd, 2022

Mobile gaming will need speed and capital to take off in Lebanon

The mobile gaming market in the country is showing signs of growth

Jordan will be home to over two million mobile gamers within five years Feature Oct 25th, 2022

Jordan will be home to over two million mobile gamers within five years

The market continues to grow, and Jordan’s gaming leaders, including Tamatem and Maysalward, infuse games with Arabic culture

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