Last chance to sign up to connect with active investors, leading publishers and talented developers at the Dubai GameExpo Summit!

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 gaming revenue projected to close in on $6 billion by 2027

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

There’s one week left to secure incredible savings on your Dubai GameExpo Summit ticket! Don’t miss out

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.

Learn all about Web3, artificial intelligence and the metaverse at the Dubai GameExpo Summit: The conference schedule is now LIVE!

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!

Why Dubai is the most crypto-ready city in the Middle East

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.

Six reasons the Dubai GameExpo Summit is the place for indie developers to be this June!

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!

Prices for the Dubai GameExpo Summit are rising at midnight tonight! Book your ticket now to secure amazing savings

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!

My.Games to establish new regional hub in Abu Dhabi

Expanding Markets

My.Games to establish new regional hub in Abu Dhabi

The European publisher takes a step into the MENA market

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in Electronic Arts by 55%

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

David Fernandez Remesal of Sandsoft Games:

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

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

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

The owner of Nuverse and TikTok receive a new stakeholder

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

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

Estimated 2022 games revenue was $1.8 billion

Saudi Arabia raises stake in Nintendo once again

February 15, 2023

Saudi Arabian Funding

Saudi Arabia raises stake in Nintendo once again

The country now owns 7.08% of the company

MENA-3 games market to grow 56% by 2026

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

Nour Khrais on MENA:

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

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

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

Sandsoft invests $3.25 million in The Tiny Digital Factory

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

Saudi Arabia’s PIF increases its stake in Nintendo to 6%

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

Dubai’s new economic plan could benefit mobile development

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?

2022 In Review – October’s Best Bits

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…

2022 In Review – May’s Best Bits

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

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

December 7, 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

The future of the African mobile gaming market with Waheed Adam

December 6, 2022

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

Saudi Arabia games report reveals a development community that's ripe for expansion

December 5, 2022

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

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

December 5, 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

The Top 30 MENA Game Makers of 2022

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

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

November 29, 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.”

Fifth African Games Week to be held in Cape Town, South Africa

November 25, 2022

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

"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

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

Join top executives from Microsoft, Tik Tok, PlayStation and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Leaders Summit Riyadh next week!

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…

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

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

Meet with the likes of Playrix, Playstation, TikTok, Microsoft, Tripledot Studios, Wargaming later this month

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

Discover the massive opportunities in the growing MENA market at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

November 11, 2022

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!

Our biggest show in the MENA region yet kicks off this Saturday! Don’t miss joining us

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

Company Spotlight: Audiomob

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

Gaze into the future of the intersection between games and other media at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

November 10, 2022

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!

Our biggest show yet in the MENA region is happening this weekend – here’s everything you need to know!

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!

Are NFTs the future of games? Hear from the experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

November 9, 2022

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!

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

November 8, 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

Miral Nashashibi of Digital Turbine

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

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

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

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

November 7, 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

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

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."