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
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Track Rundown
What does the future of monetisation look like? Hear from top experts at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
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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
Track Rundown
Developers, join us at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan and sharpen your toolkit for 2023!
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 today!
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
Meet Your Match
Don’t miss your chance to take your career to the next level with Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan’s matchmaking opportunities!
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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
Track Rundown
What’s next in game development innovation? Learn from top developers at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
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Track Rundown
Learn all about the marvels of the MENA games industry 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 today!
Jordan Overview
Jordan will be home to over two million mobile gamers within five years
The market continues to grow, and Jordan’s gaming leaders, including Tamatem and Maysalward, infuse games with Arabic culture
Speaker Spotlight
PGC Jordan speaker Phil Shpilberg on how AI is transforming game marketing
The Head of Gaming at GameChangerSF will be giving us the lowdown on the increasing role of AI at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
Speaker Spotlight
Mohamad Haj Hasan and Thamer Matar of Jawaker discuss mistakes and opportunities
The CEO and BDM talk to us ahead of their appearances at Pocket gamer Connects Jordan in November
Mena Data
Overview: The MENA games market is expected to be worth $5 billion by 2025
The Middle East has all the ingredients for the perfect gaming boom, with esports and web3 part of the region's growth
Video Interview
"I’m not only an entrepreneur, I’m an activist." Reine Abbas talks games and education in Lebanon
Reine Abbas runs Wixel Studios and the academy SpicaTech. She talks to us about the challenges of teaching game development amid the chaos of life in Lebanon recently.
News
Jordan Youth App Challenge winners to be announced at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
The App Challenge enables young Jordanians to learn about development and create their own game.
Schedule Reveal
Get expert insights on the growing MENA games market at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
The jam-packed conference schedule has been revealed… get an exclusive peek at the powerhouse speakers and forward-thinking sessions we have lined up for you next month
Opportunities For Indies
Seven reasons indie developers need to be at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this November!
Get an exclusive look at the abundance of unmissable opportunities for indie talent at PG Connects Jordan!
Road To Riyadh
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Riyadh ahead of the inaugural PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh
Learn a little more about Saudi Arabia’s glorious capital ahead of the PGC Leaders Summit this November 30 - December 1
Rebranding
Edge Gaming rebrands to Ludeo
The company creates user-generated content allowing gamers to share their best moments
Unmissable Insights
Learn all about esports, the metaverse, the MENA market and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!
Get an exclusive look at the full track list for Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan ahead of the conference this November!
Uae Tech
UAE innovates in the world of tech
The UAE finds itself in a prime position when it comes to leading technological advancements
Jobs In Mena
Savvy Appoints Peeyush Gulati as vice president of production
The Ubisoft veteran will join the team in Riyadh
Protests In Iran
Iran blocks Clash of Clans amid ongoing protests
The government fears users are using the game’s chat feature to coordinate protests
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Video Interview
“We wanted to change the world with educational games.” Sham and Jana AlBdour on Arabic games and education
The sisters behind Sakura Games reveal what it’s like to start as young app creators in the Arabic-language games industry
Guest Post
Mobile lessons from Africa
Mobile Ecosystem Forum's Waheed Adam on the African mobile landscape
Thank You For Your Support
Introducing Babil Games and Jawaker, our Diamond Sponsors for Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan
Get to know our incredible Diamond Sponsors, Babil Games and Jawaker, ahead of our Connects conference in Jordan this November 12-13
New Studio
Sandsoft opens flagship studio in Riyadh
The new studio will also be launching an internship program to shape future industry figures
Mobile Esports
Snapdragon Pro Series is launching a second season
The mobile esports platform will be hosting an even bigger competition for its players
Women In Games
Toya and Dove partner to educate young girls on body image, self-esteem and social media literacy
Launching a Roblox experience designed for girls aged 9-16
Journey To Jordan
Celebrating the MENA region in 2022
Learn more about the MENA region ahead of our upcoming events in the area this Q4!
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia eyes up acquisition of major publisher
The acquisition is part of a $38.7 billion games strategy
Mena Spotlight
"There is enormous room for the industry to grow in a less saturated market": Joseph Azzam on the Middle East market
The Arabic Games co-founder and Unreal expert talks educational resources and publishing opportunities
The Growth Of Mena Gaming
Saudi Arabia launches gaming and esports strategy
The scheme is expected to create 39,000 jobs by 2030
Splendid Sights
Enjoy the beautiful sights of Jordan at Pocket Gamer Connects, Nov 12-13
Get to know a little more about the incredible location for our November conference and what Jordan has to offer!
Israeli Gaming Market
Israeli gaming market worth $9 billion
74 percent of the country’s mobile gaming workers specialise in social and casual games
Leaders Unite
Introducing the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh
Something new is starting! Join us to shape the future of the MENA games market
Mena Spotlight
“Jordan is the access point to 65 million Arabic gamers”: Nour Khrais on the Middle East market
The CEO of Maysalward talks Middle East innovation, technological opportunities, and political stability
Blockchain Is Booming
Blockchain market is expected to reach $3.2 billion in the MENA region by 2024
Join us for Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this November in the rising capital of crypto! You don’t want to miss the endless opportunities in this booming industry.
Guest Post
Cruise to the East: How to successfully localize a game into Arabic
Inlingo and Belka Games discuss the unique struggles that come with adapting games for the MENA region
New Partnership
Adverty and Yazle announce in-game ad partnership
The partnership will make Yazle the exclusive vendor of Adverty products in the MENA region
Mobile In Menat
WePlay Ventures invested in more mobile companies in 2021 than console or PC
60% of portfolio is mobile games studios