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

Leti Arts recruits Michelle Yvonne Ferrari as lead game designer

“Great games are built by great people, and the team just got a whole lot stronger!"

Saudi gaming accelerator Exel by Merak appoints Faisal Sedrani as CEO

"This step reflects our direction and focus on building real value in the innovation ecosystem."

Classy Games releases launch trailer for Orbital on PC

A deeper, more expanded experience