Gaming In Mena
The MENA region scores 26,200 app downloads per minute
Data.ai examines the state of mobile in the region with impressive numbers throughout
Feature
Why diverse payments are the key to reaching MENA gamers
Xsolla president Chris Hewish explains the unique requirements of consumers in this market
Interview
Maysalward’s Nour Khrais: “There is always an opportunity in the MENA region”
We catch up with this years Mobile Legend award winner in advance of our Dubai Game Expo Summit
Book Now
Last chance to secure incredible savings for Dubai GameExpo Summit! Book your ticket before midnight tonight
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Last Chance
Last chance to sign up to connect with active investors, leading publishers and talented developers at the Dubai GameExpo Summit!
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for the industry leading fringe events of Dubai GameExpo Summit! The deadlines are coming up this week.
Mena Report
MENA gaming revenue projected to close in on $6 billion by 2027
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates will generate $3.14 billion in revenue by 2025
Big Savings
There’s one week left to secure incredible savings on your Dubai GameExpo Summit ticket! Don’t miss out
There’s one week left until prices rise for our upcoming show in Dubai – don’t miss your chance to save with our limited time Mid-term offer.
Schedule Reveal
Learn all about Web3, artificial intelligence and the metaverse at the Dubai GameExpo Summit: The conference schedule is now LIVE!
Don’t miss seeing the jam-packed schedule for our leading games industry Summit taking place this June 21st-22nd in Dubai!
Diving Into Dubai
Why Dubai is the most crypto-ready city in the Middle East
Get to know more about Web3 and blockchain presence in the UAE’s biggest city.
Opportunities For Indies
Six reasons the Dubai GameExpo Summit is the place for indie developers to be this June!
Get an exclusive look at the incredible opportunities for indie talent at Dubai GameExpo Summit, coming up this June 21-22!
Massive Savings
Prices for the Dubai GameExpo Summit are rising at midnight tonight! Book your ticket now to secure amazing savings
Grab your ticket to the Dubai GameExpo Summit today and secure incredible savings with our limited time Early Bird discount. It ends tonight!
Expanding Markets
My.Games to establish new regional hub in Abu Dhabi
The European publisher takes a step into the MENA market
New Investment
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
Book Your Tickets Now
Book your ticket to Dubai GameExpo Summit today -- tickets are on sale NOW!
Tickets are now on sale for the Dubai GameExpo Summit taking place this June 21st-22nd, make the most of our Early Bird discount and grab yours today!
Meet Your Match
Connect with active investors, leading publishers and the next big developers at the Dubai GameExpo Summit!
Secure early access to the best price possible for the Dubai GameExpo Summit and learn more about our unmissable matchmaking events.
Networking Opportunities
Discover networking and matchmaking opportunities at the Dubai GameExpo Summit this Summer!
Learn more about the opportunities for developers available at our upcoming Summit in Dubai, coming up June 21st-22nd.
Dubai Gameexpo Summit
Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects announced for June 21-22
Two-day summit for the global games industry to take place alongside Dubai’s large scale GameExpo event attracting thousands of consumers
Mobile Mena
David Fernandez Remesal of Sandsoft Games: "Why MENA’s gaming growth isn’t just about business"
There's a bigger story at play in the MENA region, changing perceptions, fostering understanding and improving relations all around the world
Stakeholders
Abu Dhabi firm G42 acquires $100m+ stake in Bytedance
The owner of Nuverse and TikTok receive a new stakeholder
Mena Mobile
Driven by mobile, MENA games revenue predicted to reach $2.8 billion by 2026
Estimated 2022 games revenue was $1.8 billion
Saudi Arabian Funding
Saudi Arabia raises stake in Nintendo once again
The country now owns 7.08% of the company
Niko Partners Forecast
MENA-3 games market to grow 56% by 2026
Niko Partners predicts that the combined revenue of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt will reach $2.8 billion
Pocket Gamer Connects 2023
Nour Khrais on MENA: "This is an opportunity for small developers to reach a huge audience.”
If you're not in MENA then you're not doing business. That was the message from the Maysalward founder and CEO at PGC London 2023
Games And Campaigns
“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
Racing To Success
Sandsoft invests $3.25 million in The Tiny Digital Factory
Sandsoft will publish the company's titles throughout the MENA region
Raising The Stakes
Saudi Arabia’s PIF increases its stake in Nintendo to 6%
The country is aiming to become the hub of the global games industry
Mobile Investment
Dubai’s new economic plan could benefit mobile development
Dubai’s new economic development plan may result in a big boost to the UAE’s largest city, but will it boost the country’s game industry?
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – October’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. Here's October…
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – May’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. And now… May
Riyadh Recap
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
Insights
The future of the African mobile gaming market with Waheed Adam
Africa is one of the ones-to-watch when it comes to emerging gaming markets. Waheed Adam of iTouch offers us his insights into mobile movements in Africa
Report
Saudi Arabia games report reveals a development community that's ripe for expansion
A report by Savvy Games Group subsidiary Nine66 reveals some key findings about the growing Saudi games market
Pgc Jordan
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
Best Of Mena 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
Region Insight
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.”
Events
Fifth African Games Week to be held in Cape Town, South Africa
Africa, one of many emerging markets in the mobile gaming industry, will be seeing its African Games Week hosted in Cape Town this December
East To West
"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
Expert Interviews
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
Now’s Your Chance
Join top executives from Microsoft, Tik Tok, PlayStation and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Leaders Summit Riyadh next week!
Last call to join us in Riyadh this November 30th to December 1st for our first ever PGC Leaders Summit! Here is what you can expect…
Riyadh Overview
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
Shaping The Future Of The Industry
Meet with the likes of Playrix, Playstation, TikTok, Microsoft, Tripledot Studios, Wargaming later this month
Here’s what to expect for our upcoming exclusive PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh this Nov 30 - Dec 1
Pgc Jordan Success
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
Track Rundown
Discover the massive opportunities in the growing MENA market at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss buying your ticket today and joining us this weekend!
Thank You For Your Support
Our biggest show in the MENA region yet kicks off this Saturday! Don’t miss joining us
A massive thank you to our amazing partners and sponsors that are helping bring PG Connects Jordan to life! We couldn’t do it without you
Company Spotlight
Company Spotlight: Audiomob
Find out more about Audiomob, the award-winning Audio Adtech company based in the UK and UAE
Track Rundown
Gaze into the future of the intersection between games and other media at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss buying your ticket today and joining us this weekend!
Conference Overview
Our biggest show yet in the MENA region is happening this weekend – here’s everything you need to know!
Plan for the weekend ahead with a full rundown of everything happening at PG Connects Jordan this November 12th to 13th!
Track Rundown
Are NFTs the future of games? Hear from the experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss buying your ticket today and joining us this weekend!
Networking Galore
Connect with the likes of Google, TikTok, AWS, Huawei, Zynga and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this week!
Don’t miss seeing the incredible leading brands joining us at our biggest conference in Jordan yet!
New Frontiers
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