Exel by Merak promotes Faisal Alsharari to assistant manager

He simultaneously holds an assistant manager role at Merak Capital, Exel's parent entity

Level Up Gaming releases first published title as Taival launches on Steam Early Access

The open-world RPG is being developed by Finland-based Bonobo Software

Faker named Esports World Cup Game Ambassador through 2028

He joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program

Saudi Arabia's MCIT launches Code Nine66 game jam and incubator programme

Delivered through a partnership with Savvy Games Group and Exel by Merak

Steer Studios recruits Sami Bakhsh as gameplay programmer

Bakhsh brings both technical depth and a longstanding enthusiasm for the industry to the role

Agbenyega Caleb rejoins Leti Arts as marketing director

He will lead brand strategy, community growth and campaign work across Leti Arts' portfolio

Supercell opens applications for Africa developer grants

Grants range from $20,000 to $200,000 and are non-dilutive, with no equity taken

Limeless Studio ships 10 games in ten months under rapid release model

The approach has produced over 12,000 organic wishlists across its catalog

Merak Capital appoints Maha Albaloushi as senior investment operations analyst

She previously worked at Exel by Merak, where she served as senior accountant

June 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: NJD Games, YallaPlay, Steer Studios, and Quantum Club among four moves tracked this month

A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region

Abdullah Bawazeer joins NJD Games as game developer

"God willing, it will be a step in which there is good and beautiful experiences."

Five takeaways from Lagos Games Week 2026

This year's event felt bigger and more alive than last year's.