March 16, 2023

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

March 16, 2023

Stakeholders

Abu Dhabi firm G42 acquires $100m+ stake in Bytedance

The owner of Nuverse and TikTok receive a new stakeholder

March 6, 2023

Mena Mobile

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

Estimated 2022 games revenue was $1.8 billion

February 15, 2023

Saudi Arabian Funding

Saudi Arabia raises stake in Nintendo once again

The country now owns 7.08% of the company

February 3, 2023

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

January 27, 2023

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

January 21, 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

January 20, 2023

Racing To Success

Sandsoft invests $3.25 million in The Tiny Digital Factory

Sandsoft will publish the company's titles throughout the MENA region

January 12, 2023

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

January 9, 2023

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?

January 1, 2023

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…

December 28, 2022

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

December 7, 2022

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

December 6, 2022

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

December 5, 2022

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

December 5, 2022

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

December 2, 2022

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

November 29, 2022

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.”

November 25, 2022

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

November 24, 2022

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

November 22, 2022

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

November 22, 2022

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…

November 21, 2022

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

November 15, 2022

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

November 14, 2022

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

November 11, 2022

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!

November 10, 2022

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

November 10, 2022

Company Spotlight

Company Spotlight: Audiomob

Find out more about Audiomob, the award-winning Audio Adtech company based in the UK and UAE

November 10, 2022

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!

November 9, 2022

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!

November 9, 2022

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!

November 8, 2022

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!

November 8, 2022

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

November 8, 2022

Speaker Spotlight

Miral Nashashibi of Digital Turbine "I feel that this industry brings out the best"

Publisher Development Manager at Digital Turbine chats to us ahead of appearing at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this week

November 8, 2022

Speaker Spotlight

David Fernández, CEO of Sandsoft, on the importance of Blockchain to the future of games

Fernandez gives his thoughts on the state of the gaming industry ahead of speaking at Pocket Gamer Connects in Jordan this week

November 7, 2022

Best Of Mena

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

November 4, 2022

Speaker Spotlight

Alun Evans of Freeverse.io discusses how Web3 approaches can offer new solutions

"Blockchain tokens that provide real utility are the future."

November 4, 2022

Track Rundown

Prepare for 2023 with essential expert advice on UA at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss securing your ticket for the conference today!

November 3, 2022

Country Overview

High potential for Egypt to become a gaming powerhouse

Esports are becoming increasingly popular with Egyptians

November 3, 2022

Country Overview

Gaming begins to take off in Bahrain

5G network is being rolled out across the country

November 3, 2022

Country Overview

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

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

November 3, 2022

Last Chance To Save

Prices for PG Connects Jordan are rising at midnight tonight! Now is your last chance to save up to £140 on your ticket

Don’t miss your chance to save up to £140 on your ticket to PG Connects Jordan this November 12th to 13th – prices are rising in just a few hours!

November 3, 2022

Track Rundown

What does the future of monetisation look like? Hear from top experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

PG Connects is coming to Jordan this November 12th to 13th – don’t miss saving up to £140 on your conference ticket if you sign up before midnight tonight!

November 3, 2022

State Of Stream

State of Stream: Mobile dominates stream charts in emerging markets, with Garena Free Fire topping charts on two platforms

Hours viewed shrank on both YouTube and Twitch this month

November 2, 2022

Road To Riyadh

Get an exclusive look at the stellar speakers and unmissable content of our inaugural PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh

Learn a bit more about what we have in store for you at our PG Connects Leader Summit Riyadh this November 30 - December 1

November 1, 2022

Speaker Spotlight

Andrey Kalugin of Xsolla on the most common mistakes in the gaming industry

Ahead of his talk at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan, we hear from Xsolla's MENA Regional Director about building relationships with players for better retention and engagement

November 1, 2022

Speaker Spotlight

Faisal Bitar tells us that Tamatem Games will be the next big disruptor in mobile

Product Principal of Tamatem Games chats to us ahead of his talk about the future of in-game payments at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan

November 1, 2022

Speaker Spotlight

Bassam AlRomaithy of Nine66 on why he loves working in the gaming industry

Before taking part in Pocket Gamer Connects in Jordan next week, Bassam talks to us about the Arabic gaming market and learning from his mistakes

November 1, 2022

Meet Your Match

Don’t miss your chance to take your career to the next level with Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan’s matchmaking opportunities!

Register for our unmissable matchmaking opportunities before time runs out, the deadline is coming up!

October 28, 2022

Interview

Saudi Arabia aims to be a world hub for esports and to grow its own booming gaming industry

Gaming in Saudi has been given a massive boost from government initiatives across all areas from esports to game development in an effort to keep revenue inside the Kingdom