Jobs
Merak Capital appoints Sara Ghazal Hassan as chief operating officer
She will oversee firm-wide execution at the company
Isa Muhammad
Isa has been in games media for nearly ten years. By day, he is the Lead MENA Reporter at PocketGamer.biz. By night, he's the mastermind behind IsaKaba, interacting with games industry professionals from his remote lair. Contact: isa.muhd@isakaba.com
News
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
Jobs
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
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
News
Arab Youth Center launches applied training phase of regional gaming hackathon
Designed to replicate the working environment of global game development studios.
News
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.
News
Mad Hook Games launches Highway Drifter: Hajwala Simulator on PC
Speed, engine torque, suspension, gear ratios, and car weight can all be adjusted!
News
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
Jobs
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!"
Jobs
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."
News
Classy Games releases launch trailer for Orbital on PC
A deeper, more expanded experience