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Animoca Brands partners with Saudi Arabia in $50M deal to bring Web3 to NEOM News Nov 7th, 2023

Animoca Brands partners with Saudi Arabia in $50M deal to bring Web3 to NEOM

The future of NEOM just got a Web3 update

Maysalward is supporting young NEOM talent with new Game Dev Challenge News Oct 3rd, 2023

Maysalward is supporting young NEOM talent with new Game Dev Challenge

Mobile Game Legend Nour Khrais leads his studio in supporting new talent aged 15 to 17

Saudi stakes a $50 billion+ claim in the gaming world - Nintendo, Activision, EA & more Feature Sep 27th, 2023

Saudi stakes a $50 billion+ claim in the gaming world - Nintendo, Activision, EA & more

Move over Tencent, Savvy Games and the PIF are THE new market makers in the global games portfolio

Next World Forum: Day Two - ESL Faceit Group, Saudi Esports Federation and more News Aug 31st, 2023

Next World Forum: Day Two - ESL Faceit Group, Saudi Esports Federation and more

As the conference draws to a close the big names depart and big business gets done

Saudi Arabia's Next World Forum: Day One - Michael Bay, Omar Batterjee and Saudi esports News Aug 30th, 2023

Saudi Arabia's Next World Forum: Day One - Michael Bay, Omar Batterjee and Saudi esports

Saudi Arabia’s premiere tech conference, live from Riyadh kicks off in style

More than 65% of MENA gaming revenue comes from mobile News Jul 12th, 2023

More than 65% of MENA gaming revenue comes from mobile

Boston Consulting Group’s latest Game Changer report emphasises the growing passion for gaming throughout the region

MENA and social gaming: What does it take to succeed in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets? News Jul 5th, 2023

MENA and social gaming: What does it take to succeed in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets?

At BIG Festival, Nine66’s Ricardo Flores examined the growth of gaming throughout the MENA region

CEO of Nine66, Kadri Harma, to return to venture capital News Jul 3rd, 2023

CEO of Nine66, Kadri Harma, to return to venture capital

Harma has been CEO since late 2021

Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days Week that was May 19th, 2023

Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days

The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news and discuss unexpected returns, making millions and losing them too…

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in Electronic Arts by 55% News May 16th, 2023

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in Electronic Arts by 55%

The country has been investing in game makers as part of its long-term economic strategy

After securing Scopely for $4.9 billion, what could Saudi games giant Savvy splash its cash on next? Feature Apr 6th, 2023

After securing Scopely for $4.9 billion, what could Saudi games giant Savvy splash its cash on next?

They may have made a sizeable acquisition this week but Savvy Games Group still has money to burn!

Savvy Games Group acquires Scopely for $4.9 billion News Apr 6th, 2023

Savvy Games Group acquires Scopely for $4.9 billion

The group has made numerous acquisitions as part of its long term gaming strategy

Driven by mobile, MENA games revenue predicted to reach $2.8 billion by 2026 News Mar 6th, 2023

Driven by mobile, MENA games revenue predicted to reach $2.8 billion by 2026

Estimated 2022 games revenue was $1.8 billion

WeMade partners with Nine66 to boost reach and develop talent in Saudi Arabia News Feb 21st, 2023

WeMade partners with Nine66 to boost reach and develop talent in Saudi Arabia

The partnership represents a commitment to support gaming ecosystems

Saudi Arabia raises stake in Nintendo once again News Feb 15th, 2023

Saudi Arabia raises stake in Nintendo once again

The country now owns 7.08% of the company

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