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
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!
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!
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!
Big Savings
There’s one week left to save up to £140 on your Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan ticket! Don’t miss out
There’s one week left until prices rise for our PG Connects show in Jordan – now is your chance to save up to £140 on your ticket!
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