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Here are the winners of the 2026 BIG Awards
The ceremony honours Black leaders across the games industry
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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New tactical roguelite FPS Glitch Core revealed by Khosouf Studio
Glitch Core marks a new original IP for the developer
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Classy Games’ Orbital selected for Games from Ireland Steam event
Running from March 13th to March 19th, the event showcases games inspired by Irish stories or locations
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Yalla Group reaches 44.8m monthly users as AI and gaming expansion drives engagement
The company also reported 10.4m paying users across its social networking and gaming platforms
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At Night: The Nurse brings episodic psychological horror to PC
A first-person narrative experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and environmental storytelling.
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Our MENA Studios Directory has launched
IsaKaba has officially launched its Studio Directory, beginning with the first phase of studios mapped across Africa and the Middle East. This is more than a list. It is an early snapshot of a rapidly evolving ecosystem. The inaugural cohort spans Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya,
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Saudi-based Level Up Gaming signs new titles as it opens submissions to indie developers
Among the games signed so far is Fleetbreakers, a high-stakes action roguelike developed by industry veterans
Jobs
Faisal Alotaibi joins Esports World Cup Foundation as product specialist
He joins EWCF after more than four years at the Saudi Esports Federation
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The House of Hikmah explores grief and legacy in new puzzle adventure
The 3D narrative adventure follows Maya, a 14-year-old girl navigating grief after the loss of her father.
Jobs
EWCF promotes Mawaddah Bakader to senior manager for product master planning
She steps into the role after serving as festival manager at the organisation
Jobs
Nour Khrais outlines five realities shaping mobile gaming careers in 2026
“Competition is tougher, but roles for creatives and technologists are broader than ever.”
Features
Classy Games' Dana Taha on breaking into game development
"No two days feel the same, and there's always something new to learn."