Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia Approves $112 Million for Gaming and Esports Development
Saudi Arabia approved $112 million in financing for the gaming sector, supporting 82 entities and 127 games under Vision 2030 diversification goals.
Saudi Arabia and France Deepen Tech Cooperation With Strategic AI and Infrastructure Agreements
Saudi Arabia and France signed major agreements in Paris covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Riyadh Metro expansion, and international investments.
LEAP26 to Host Esports 2.0 Panel on Industry Growth and Operations
ESL FACEIT Group CEO Niccolo Maisto will lead the Esports 2.0 panel at LEAP26 on August 31, discussing the operational evolution of competitive gaming.
Esports World Cup Concludes 2026 Paris Edition with All Gamers Victory
The Esports World Cup concluded its 2026 Paris edition with All Gamers taking the club championship title ahead of Team Falcons.
Saudi Communications Minister Meets Riot Games CEO in Paris to Discuss Gaming Sector Growth
Saudi Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met with Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja in Paris to discuss game development and expanding player experiences.
stc Group Concludes Esports World Cup 2026 Partnership as Paris Hosts Grand Final
stc group concludes its third year as Founding Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 as the Paris grand final draws over 2,000 players and 200 clubs.
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Saudi Minister of Communications Discusses AI with Sony Leadership in Paris
Saudi Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met Sony Group CEO Hiroki Totoki in Paris to discuss AI tools for digital creators.
Saudi Minister Discusses Game Development AI Applications with Ubisoft in France
Saudi Communications Minister Abdullah Al-Sawaha met with Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot in France to discuss artificial intelligence tools in video game production.
stc group Concludes Global Presence at Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris
stc group concluded its international role at the 2026 Esports World Cup in Paris, serving as Founding and Elite Partner for the third straight year.
HUAWEI AppGallery and Hamat Conclude AGC Esports Carnival Season 2 in Riyadh
HUAWEI AppGallery and Hamat welcomed 8,000 visitors to Riyadh Park Mall for Season 2 of the esports carnival, featuring SAR 200,000 in prizes.
Saudi Arabia Records 89% Improvement in Gaming Latency Rates
Saudi Arabia achieved an 89% improvement in gaming latency rates, alongside reaching 13.85 million IoT subscriptions, according to the latest CST report.
SEVEN Tabuk Entertainment Destination Opens in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Entertainment Ventures has officially opened its second indoor entertainment destination, SEVEN Tabuk, featuring global attractions and local concepts.
PIF-Led Consortium Completes Acquisition of Electronic Arts
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed the acquisition of Electronic Arts, delisting the publisher from NASDAQ.
LG Launches 2026 Micro and Mini RGB evo AI TVs
LG Electronics has launched its 2026 Micro and Mini RGB evo AI TVs, featuring advanced color purity and AI-powered picture processing.
SEVEN ABHA Welcomes Visitors Following Opening Festival
SEVEN ABHA continues to welcome visitors following its successful five-day opening festival, offering Formula E Karting, bowling, and cinemas.
DARTZ Motorz Builds Real-World Version of GTA Online Nightshark
DARTZ Motorz is handcrafting a real-world version of the GTA Online Nightshark for a private client, with a global debut planned for Miami in November 2026.
MENA M&A Deals Reach $46.7 Billion in H1 2026
A new EY report shows MENA M&A deals reached $46.7 billion in H1 2026, driven by strong domestic transactions and sovereign wealth fund activity.
Victrola Launches Wave Bluetooth Turntable with Auracast Support
Victrola has released its Wave turntable in a new walnut finish. The device features Auracast broadcast audio and aptX HD Bluetooth streaming.
SEVEN Abha Entertainment Destination Opens in Aseer
Saudi Entertainment Ventures has announced the opening of its first entertainment destination in the Aseer region, scheduled for August 5, 2026.
9Z Globant Joins Elite Global Network as Official Esports Foundation Partner
9Z Globant has officially joined the Esports Foundation partner program, securing its place among 40 elite global organizations and qualifying for the Esports World Cup 2026.
Honor of Kings Partners with Anime Series DAN DA DAN in Latest Update
Honor of Kings has launched a limited-time collaboration with the anime series DAN DA DAN, introducing exclusive skins, themed events, and mid-season hero balance adjustments.
Bigo Live Partners with Esports World Cup 2026 to Stream Interactive Content in MENA
Bigo Live has partnered with the Esports World Cup 2026 to deliver interactive streams, watch parties, and exclusive rewards to gaming communities across the MENA region.