10 MENA games to play in Ramadan

Ramadan Mubarak!

Mirai appoints Ahmad Hussein as director of marketing and community growth

He will lead the studio's growth efforts across the MENA region

16 games showcased at Exel by Merak Gaming Accelerator Demo Day

An early look at projects currently being built by studios based in Saudi Arabia

Merak Capital appoints Sara Ghazal Hassan as chief operating officer

She will oversee firm-wide execution at the company

Mirage 7 brings Arabian Nights-inspired sci-fi adventure to PC and consoles

The game invites players to explore sweeping deserts, abandoned ruins, and a lost paradise

Discovered MENA appoints Dan Wardle as principal talent partner for data and AI

Wardle will lead senior talent partnerships across data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Esports Nations Cup 2026 backed by $45m funding commitment

The Esports Nations Cup will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from November 2nd to 29th, 2026

Our MENA Games Directory has launched

Isakaba Media Network is delighted to announce that its subsidiary IsaKaba.com has launched its Games Directory. The team's new public-facing database is focused on cataloguing games developed across the Middle East and Africa, a living archive that doesn’t really exist elsewhere as structured as it does

Arab Youth Center launches applied training phase of regional gaming hackathon

Designed to replicate the working environment of global game development studios.

Egypt Game Jam 2026 returns with ambitions to become a regional hub for Africa and MENA

A platform for aspiring developers, designers, and creatives across the country.

Mad Hook Games launches Highway Drifter: Hajwala Simulator on PC

Speed, engine torque, suspension, gear ratios, and car weight can all be adjusted!

Esports World Cup 2026 set for Riyadh with $75m prize pool

2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries will compete across 25 tournaments