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

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!

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

October 28, 2022

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

What’s next in game development innovation? Learn from top developers at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

October 28, 2022

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!

There’s one week left to save up to £140 on your Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan ticket! Don’t miss out

October 27, 2022

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!

Learn all about the marvels of the MENA games industry at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

October 27, 2022

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 will be home to over two million mobile gamers within five years

October 25, 2022

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

PGC Jordan speaker Phil Shpilberg on how AI is transforming game marketing

October 25, 2022

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

Mohamad Haj Hasan and Thamer Matar of Jawaker discuss mistakes and opportunities

October 25, 2022

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

Overview: The MENA games market is expected to be worth $5 billion by 2025

October 23, 2022

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

October 21, 2022

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.

Jordan Youth App Challenge winners to be announced at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan

October 20, 2022

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.

Get expert insights on the growing MENA games market at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan

October 19, 2022

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

Seven reasons indie developers need to be at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan this November!

October 18, 2022

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!

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Riyadh ahead of the inaugural PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh

October 14, 2022

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

October 12, 2022

Edge Gaming rebrands to Ludeo

The company creates user-generated content allowing gamers to share their best moments

Learn all about esports, the metaverse, the MENA market and more at Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan!

October 11, 2022

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 innovates in the world of tech

October 11, 2022

UAE innovates in the world of tech

The UAE finds itself in a prime position when it comes to leading technological advancements

Savvy Appoints Peeyush Gulati as vice president of production

October 11, 2022

Savvy Appoints Peeyush Gulati as vice president of production

The Ubisoft veteran will join the team in Riyadh

Iran blocks Clash of Clans amid ongoing protests

October 10, 2022

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

Five reasons you need to book your ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan before midnight tonight!

October 10, 2022

Massive Savings

Five reasons you need to book your ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan before midnight tonight!

Grab your ticket to PG Connects Jordan today and save hundreds with our limited time Early Bird discount. It ends tonight!

“We wanted to change the world with educational games.” Sham and Jana AlBdour on Arabic games and education

October 8, 2022

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

Mobile lessons from Africa

October 6, 2022

Mobile lessons from Africa

Mobile Ecosystem Forum's Waheed Adam on the African mobile landscape

Introducing Babil Games and Jawaker, our Diamond Sponsors for Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan

October 5, 2022

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

Sandsoft opens flagship studio in Riyadh

October 5, 2022

Sandsoft opens flagship studio in Riyadh

The new studio will also be launching an internship program to shape future industry figures

Snapdragon Pro Series is launching a second season

October 4, 2022

Snapdragon Pro Series is launching a second season

The mobile esports platform will be hosting an even bigger competition for its players

Toya and Dove partner to educate young girls on body image, self-esteem and social media literacy

October 3, 2022

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

Celebrating the MENA region in 2022

September 30, 2022

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!

September 30, 2022

Saudi Arabia eyes up acquisition of major publisher

The acquisition is part of a $38.7 billion games strategy

September 24, 2022

"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

Saudi Arabia launches gaming and esports strategy

September 23, 2022

The Growth Of Mena Gaming

Saudi Arabia launches gaming and esports strategy

The scheme is expected to create 39,000 jobs by 2030

Enjoy the beautiful sights of Jordan at Pocket Gamer Connects, Nov 12-13

September 22, 2022

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 worth $9 billion

September 22, 2022

Israeli Gaming Market

Israeli gaming market worth $9 billion

74 percent of the country’s mobile gaming workers specialise in social and casual games

Introducing the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh

September 20, 2022

Introducing the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh

Something new is starting! Join us to shape the future of the MENA games market

“Jordan is the access point to 65 million Arabic gamers”: Nour Khrais on the Middle East market

September 17, 2022

“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 market is expected to reach $3.2 billion in the MENA region by 2024

September 15, 2022

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.

Cruise to the East: How to successfully localize a game into Arabic

August 22, 2022

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

Adverty and Yazle announce in-game ad partnership

August 18, 2022

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

WePlay Ventures invested in more mobile companies in 2021 than console or PC

January 14, 2022

Mobile In Menat

WePlay Ventures invested in more mobile companies in 2021 than console or PC

60% of portfolio is mobile games studios

Tiplay Studio raises $500,000 at $25 million valuation

December 6, 2021

Strengthening Studios

Tiplay Studio raises $500,000 at $25 million valuation

Funding to scale team and advance development

Waysun acquires majority share of Boss Bunny Games to lead MENAT publishing operations

November 25, 2021

Waysun acquires majority share of Boss Bunny Games to lead MENAT publishing operations

First expansion into MENAT region

Arabic Games Conference returns with online 2021 edition

November 3, 2021

Arabic Games Conference returns with online 2021 edition

The conference provides game developers a hub to discuss and tackle industry challenges in MENA

Stillfront Group acquires Jordan-based gaming startup Jawaker for $205 million

September 13, 2021

Stillfront Group acquires Jordan-based gaming startup Jawaker for $205 million

Strengthens pre-established presence in MENA region

Sakura Games reveals its Rising Star philosophy and how it hopes to work with Disney, EA and Epic

Sakura Games reveals its Rising Star philosophy and how it hopes to work with Disney, EA and Epic

Jordanian educational game makers Sham and Jana Al Bdour scoop Rising Star trophy at PG Mobile Games Awards

Estaz launches esports tournament platform in MENA

Esports In Mena

Estaz launches esports tournament platform in MENA

"Gen Z is the first generation to make gaming an integral part of their lives..."

Nazara buys a majority stake in MENA publisher Publishme

Nazara buys a majority stake in MENA publisher Publishme

Spends $3 million for a 70% stake

Garena opens pre-registrations for Free Fire Max for MENA users

Garena opens pre-registrations for Free Fire Max for MENA users

An update version of the battle royale game

PGC Digital: MENA games market to hit $6 billion in 2021

PGC Digital: MENA games market to hit $6 billion in 2021

So saysArslan Kiran, Yoozoo Games' CEO of YooZoo and MENA

PGC Digital: Just how big can the MENA market get?

November 9, 2020

PGC Digital: Just how big can the MENA market get?

"[MENA] is far away from being mature. We still have not scraped the surface on how much money this market can make"

PGC Digital: How to get your game ready for the MENA region

November 9, 2020

PGC Digital: How to get your game ready for the MENA region

"The better you adapt to different cultures, the better chance you have of attracting more users"

PGC Digital: The state of play in the MENA market

November 9, 2020

PGC Digital: The state of play in the MENA market

"The market is going to grow more. Because people here like to play games"