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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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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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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
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Abdullah Bawazeer joins NJD Games as game developer
"God willing, it will be a step in which there is good and beautiful experiences."
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Steer Studios appoints Naser Abdulmohsen AlSudairy as Junior Project Coordinator
He joins the Riyadh studio after completing a marketing internship within the same team
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YallaPlay appoints Sena A. as senior marketing artist
She joins the Abu Dhabi studio after stints at ZPlay, Imaginate Studios, and Ruby Game Studio
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May 2026 Moves Tracker: Roblox, Savvy, and the Esports Foundation headline six moves tracked last month
A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
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Ahmed Najeeb joins Quantum Club as game development director and instructor
He will lead game development and AI courses alongside competitive esports programming
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Savvy Games Group promotes Shoug Ibrahim to accounting manager
She steps into the role after nearly three years with the company
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Yazeed Alharbi joins Ash Games Studio as level designer
The Saudi developer expands its design team with a new hire focused on gameplay levels