The surge is leading to businesses in the region to play gaming industry to push customer acquisition, employee training
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2022 round up: Best video games of the year
From ginger cats, to five-letter words and mysterious character disappearances, 2022 has seen some of the most interesting games
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Dubai’s Power League Gaming partners with Logitech G to launch ‘Stream School’
The initiative aims to assist those who aspire to enter this field by delivering the tools needed to get started with a successful streaming career
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Metaverse, AR, NFT activations to boost Saudi’s billion-dollar gaming industry under new Mastercard deal
The Saudi Esports Federation and Mastercard aim to make payments easier for gamers and create more immersive experiences for consumers in the region and around the world
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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund doubles down on gaming sector
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has made its fourth investment this year in a gaming company by investing in Sweden’s Embracer
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Female gamers set to push MENA industry past $5 billion by 2025: report
The research by RedSeer Consulting also predicts that female gamers could soon outnumber male players in the region
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Middle East gaming heats up with 5G, metaverse on the rise
ITP.net sat down with the CEO of Dubai-based Power League Gaming, Matthew Pickering, to talk about the future of gaming
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How MENA businesses tapped into gaming and e-sports to reach consumers during Ramadan
Matt Pickering, the CEO of gaming and e-sport expert Power League Gaming, discusses the success of brands using gaming concepts over Ramadan
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Why the lack of localisation is a “missed opportunity” in the region’s gaming industry
Games revenue in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt alone are expected to exceed $3billion in 2025, with over 85 million gamers playing across mobile, PC, and console
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How data centres are shaping the future of gaming in the Middle East
As one of the fastest-growing markets in terms of gamers and revenue, it is only expected for publishers to prioritise the MENA region
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Video: Lonely? The best games to make friends online
Times are tough when you can’t hang out with your mates – fortunately, we have video games. For those feeling the need for social connection beyond the odd Skype or Zoom call, some video games put emphasis on friendship and teamwork to get the job done.
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Neom signs MoU to become global e-gaming hub
Saudi officials believe 21 percent of Saudi Arabia’s young population participate in online gaming every week
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Apple Arcade game subscription service to launch in the UAE on September 19
Apple Arcade, which will also cost AED19.99 per month, will include more than 100 game titles made for Apple devices.