eSports
AOC Gaming forge partnership with Esports Association, Ghana
Esports Association, Ghana, announces its strategic partnership with AOC Gaming to propel the esports landscape in the region to new heights. The collaboration aims to foster the growth of esports in Ghana
Qiddiya City becomes the Nexus partner of Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Qiddiya City has been announced as the Nexus Partner of the Esports World Cup, a global esports competition set to take place from July to August 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The three year partnership will see the Qiddiya Gaming & Esports District
Saudi NDF partners SDB to establish $120 million venture funds for gaming and esports
In an innovative move to bolster the gaming and Esports industry within the Kingdom, the National Development Fund (NDF), in collaboration with the Social Development Bank (SDB), announced the signing of two agreements to establish two venture funds totalling $120 million.
HP in a global partnership with Riot Games
Riot Games and HP have established an expansive global partnership that will reimagine the gaming and esports experience for players around the world.
Next World Forum drives growth in gaming and esports sector
Next World Forum, a major global industry gathering created to shape the future of the rapidly evolving gaming and esports sector, has substantially helped drive business growth, organizers said on Thursday as the two-day conference concluded.
Gaming revenues expected to be almost double by 2027
Gaming revenues are expected to almost double by 2027 from 2021 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, reaching USD 6 billion, according to DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2023 report titled ‘Gaming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Geared for growth’.
Saudi National Bank partners with Mastercard and Saudi Esports Federation to promote esports in KSA
Saudi National Bank announced a strategic partnership agreement with Mastercard and the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) during the SEF Awards to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and enhance its gaming and esports infrastructure.
Bigo Live livestreams Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M4 World Championships
Bigo Live, a leading social livestreaming platform, affirms the company’s commitment to supporting the esports industry, with their continued partnership as the official live broadcast partner of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M4 World Championships this year.
ESTAZ onboards Humanagement to promote esports in the region
Humanagement, the top-notch agency for celebrity and influencer management and digital marketing, has announced today a new partnership with the leading fully-fledged esports marketing, tournament, and league operations group in MENA – ESTAZ.
Dubai Esports Festival promotes regional and school tournaments
The Dubai Esports Festival (DEF2022), hosted by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) in partnership with VSPN, a global leader in esports activities and solutions, and presenting partner, du launched school and regional tournaments
More needs to be done for the esports in the region
According to the latest reports, the value of gaming in the MENA region will touch US$ 5 billion by 2025, but the CEO of Qatar-based esports company, QUEST Esports, Elie Honain believes that more needs to be done for the esports ecosystem to truly flourish,
Looking to inspire next generation of gamers
Charlotte Kenny, Managing Director of BLAST Premier in conversation with Games MEA talks about her experience and exuberance of venturing into the Middle East to dish out world-class esporting events to one of the fastest growing gaming and esports markets on the planet