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Funding For Games
Merak Capital launches $80 million fund to support MENA games start-ups
Mena Market
MENA start-up investments decline 52% to $134 million in October
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Mena's Rising Star
How government investment is fueling rapid growth in the MENA region
The fast-growing market is levelling up its gaming ecosystems and development talent
Marvellous Mena
Table Knight Games' co-founder Ghada A. AlHudaithi talks MENA challenges, company expansion and exploring new genres
"There has been a lot of vast opportunities for funding and support from Saudi Arabia and other venture capitals in the MENA region"
Investment News
UMX Studio secures $4.5 million investment from Jetapult to expand portfolio
Funding will "accelerate" developer's expansion in Saudi Arabia
Mixed Messaging
Saudi Arabia cuts Nintendo stake despite suggestions it could increase it
As of June, Saudi Arabia's PIF owned 8.58% of Nintendo, which is now down to 7.54%
Recruitment Drive
Savvy Games Group plots 600 new games industry jobs in Saudi Arabia
State-backed company opens up on strategy to grow local ecosystem and its global investments
Interview
"It is crucial that investors recognise the importance of investing in and believing in the local industry"
Raheebeen Studios founder Ahmed Alshaikh talks about the funding opportunities and efforts to support local developers in the KSA
Steering Strategy
Savvy's Steer Studios expands into console development
The company began building up its new division at the start of the year
International Expansion
Chinese publisher iDreamSky opens office in Riyadh for first international expansion
iDreamSky president and co-founder tells PocketGamer.biz the MENA region is an exciting new opportunity in the face of other saturated markets
Web3 Gaming
Animoca Brands and KACST to launch Web3 Hub in Saudi Arabia
The partnership and the Web3 Hub will include collaborative research in Web3, blockchain, gaming, AI, and the metaverse
Esports World Cup
Honor of Kings Midseason Invitational to feature at Esports World Cup
To celebrate the event, Esports World Cup and Honor of Kings will launch an exclusive in-game skin for fans.
Saudi Foresight
Animoca Brands partners with Saudi Arabia in $50M deal to bring Web3 to NEOM
The future of NEOM just got a Web3 update
Now In Neom
Maysalward is supporting young NEOM talent with new Game Dev Challenge
Mobile Game Legend Nour Khrais leads his studio in supporting new talent aged 15 to 17
Investment
Saudi stakes a $50 billion+ claim in the gaming world - Nintendo, Activision, EA & more
Move over Tencent, Savvy Games and the PIF are THE new market makers in the global games portfolio
Next World Forum
Next World Forum: Day Two - ESL Faceit Group, Saudi Esports Federation and more
As the conference draws to a close the big names depart and big business gets done
Events
Saudi Arabia's Next World Forum: Day One - Michael Bay, Omar Batterjee and Saudi esports
Saudi Arabia’s premiere tech conference, live from Riyadh kicks off in style
Mena Is Changing The Game
More than 65% of MENA gaming revenue comes from mobile
Boston Consulting Group’s latest Game Changer report emphasises the growing passion for gaming throughout the region
Big Festival
MENA and social gaming: What does it take to succeed in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets?
At BIG Festival, Nine66’s Ricardo Flores examined the growth of gaming throughout the MENA region
Executive Moves
CEO of Nine66, Kadri Harma, to return to venture capital
Harma has been CEO since late 2021
Week That Was
Week in Views - What caught our eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team take their pick of this weeks big news and discuss unexpected returns, making millions and losing them too…
New Investment
Saudi Arabia boosts stake in Electronic Arts by 55%
The country has been investing in game makers as part of its long-term economic strategy
Mena Investment
After securing Scopely for $4.9 billion, what could Saudi games giant Savvy splash its cash on next?
They may have made a sizeable acquisition this week but Savvy Games Group still has money to burn!
Savvy X Scopely
Savvy Games Group acquires Scopely for $4.9 billion
The group has made numerous acquisitions as part of its long term gaming strategy
Mena Mobile
Driven by mobile, MENA games revenue predicted to reach $2.8 billion by 2026
Estimated 2022 games revenue was $1.8 billion
Forming A Partnership
WeMade partners with Nine66 to boost reach and develop talent in Saudi Arabia
The partnership represents a commitment to support gaming ecosystems
Saudi Arabian Funding
Saudi Arabia raises stake in Nintendo once again
The country now owns 7.08% of the company
Niko Partners Forecast
MENA-3 games market to grow 56% by 2026
Niko Partners predicts that the combined revenue of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt will reach $2.8 billion
Views Week
Week in Views - What caught our editorial eyes in the last seven days
The Pocketgamer.biz team look ponder big name buy-outs and new vigour for eSports
Raising The Stakes
Saudi Arabia’s PIF increases its stake in Nintendo to 6%
The country is aiming to become the hub of the global games industry
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – November’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. Let's look back to November
2022 Highlights
BIG Stories of 2022 - The rise of mobile in new nations
2022 has seen major shifts in the mobile gaming industry, amongst them new markets and nations are rising or coming into vogue. Let’s take a look at the one to watch come 2023.
2022 Highlights
2022 In Review – May’s Best Bits
As the year draws to a close, we take a look back with our pick of the stories that shaped the last twelve months. And now… May
Riyadh Recap
Last week's Leaders Summit demonstrated the huge potential of the $6.8bn MENA market
Saudi Arabia hosted a new type of event from the Pocket Gamer team which united games companies from around the world – here’s what you missed
Report
Saudi Arabia games report reveals a development community that's ripe for expansion
A report by Savvy Games Group subsidiary Nine66 reveals some key findings about the growing Saudi games market
Market Analysis
Digital future to be led by Mexico, Slovakia and Saudi Arabia, as China set to feel brunt of global slump
A breakdown of growing digital markets sees China slump, and a shift in the top three growing markets, which affects mobile gaming
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
Trade
Finnish/Saudi-Arabian trade deal could kickstart further economic collaboration to come
Although the recently announced Finland and Saudi-Arabia trade deal mainly covers more fundamental aspects such as travel and freight, it marks closer relations that could increase other economic interaction
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
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
Jobs In Mena
Savvy Appoints Peeyush Gulati as vice president of production
The Ubisoft veteran will join the team in Riyadh
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
The Growth Of Mena Gaming
Saudi Arabia launches gaming and esports strategy
The scheme is expected to create 39,000 jobs by 2030
Leaders Unite
Introducing the PGC Leaders Summit Riyadh
Something new is starting! Join us to shape the future of the MENA games market
Big Business
Saudi Arabia approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The Middle Eastern country is the first to recognize the acquisition
Igda Riyadh
International Game Developers Association announces its first Saudi Arabian chapter
The new chapter is being created in collaboration with Nine66