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
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
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
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
Speaker Spotlight
Alun Evans of Freeverse.io discusses how Web3 approaches can offer new solutions
"Blockchain tokens that provide real utility are the future."
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!
Country Overview
High potential for Egypt to become a gaming powerhouse
Esports are becoming increasingly popular with Egyptians
Country Overview
Gaming begins to take off in Bahrain
5G network is being rolled out across the country
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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