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Halal Games Studio founder Hassan Sherif joins Everness Games as game developer
He remains founder and CEO of Halal Games
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
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Esports Foundation recruits Isabelle Huet as head of sponsorship account management
She will work with sponsors and agencies across the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup
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Exel by Merak promotes Faisal Alsharari to assistant manager
He simultaneously holds an assistant manager role at Merak Capital, Exel's parent entity
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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
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Faker named Esports World Cup Game Ambassador through 2028
He joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program
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Saudi Arabia's MCIT launches Code Nine66 game jam and incubator programme
Delivered through a partnership with Savvy Games Group and Exel by Merak
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Steer Studios recruits Sami Bakhsh as gameplay programmer
Bakhsh brings both technical depth and a longstanding enthusiasm for the industry to the role
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Agbenyega Caleb rejoins Leti Arts as marketing director
He will lead brand strategy, community growth and campaign work across Leti Arts' portfolio
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Supercell opens applications for Africa developer grants
Grants range from $20,000 to $200,000 and are non-dilutive, with no equity taken
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Limeless Studio ships 10 games in ten months under rapid release model
The approach has produced over 12,000 organic wishlists across its catalog
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Merak Capital appoints Maha Albaloushi as senior investment operations analyst
She previously worked at Exel by Merak, where she served as senior accountant
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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