Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
Snap Inc. becomes first company to bring Ray Tracing to AR creators and developers
The new Lens Studio feature will allow AR objects to reflect the real-world environment, making virtual try-ons more lifelike than ever Dubai, UAE – February 16, 2023: Snap Inc. has announced the launch of Ray Tracing, a new feature in Lens Studio that will allow for ultra-realistic AR experiences. Snap is also the first company to […]
AMC Cinemas hosted ANT-MAN and the WASP QUANTUMANIA premiere
Riyadh, Feb 16th, 2023: AMC Cinemas, the first cinema operator in the Kingdom, hosted the premiere of ANT-MAN and the WASP QUANTUMANIA, delighting Marvel’s fans across Saudi Arabia. Officially kicking off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the premiere event for the eagerly anticipated film took place on February 15, 2023, at AMC’s King Abdullah […]
Applications Double as Participants Sign Up for Rally Jameel’s Second Edition
Jeddah, February 15, 2023: The second edition of Rally Jameel, the region’s first-ever women’s only navigational rally, receives applications from over 70 teams from around the world – more than double the previous year. Registrations opened for the second edition earlier last month. Participants from more than 16 nationalities have applied to compete in this year’s […]
OSN+ launches immersive experience at Riyadh Front for fans to experience its latest must-see content
The impressive installation invites guests to immerse themselves in the latest OSN+ content including ‘The Last of Us’, ‘House of the Dragon’, ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘White Lotus’ Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 15 February 2022: OSN+, the region’s leading streaming service for premium, must-see entertainment, announced today the launch of an immersive activation at Riyadh Front […]
AlUla Trail Race brings together sport, heritage, and nature for more than 1,000 athletes in the most stunning of settings
• Event spread across six categories – 100km ultramarathon, 50km marathon, 20km half marathon, 10km fun run, and 1.4km kids’ race – on February 23 & 24 ALULA, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, 14th FEBRUARY 2023: AlUla Trail Race, an invigorating pursuit through beautiful landscapes that pass by the most famous landmarks of stunning AlUla, returns this year […]
Research conducted by LEGO Group portrays the importance of friendships on wellbeing of kids
The re-imagined LEGO® Friends characters are more representative of the world that today’s kids navigate, including culture, ethnicity, physical traits and abilities. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14th February, 2023: A decade on from the launch of LEGO® Friends, the LEGO Group has re-imagined the Friends Universe: an all-new line up of characters and accompanying TV-series hosted on their YouTube channel. […]
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NVIDIA Middle East & SAE crown UAE winner at Global Game Jam 2023
Final winner emerges from ten teams competing over two-day event NVIDIA Middle East & SAE Institute Dubai today announced the winners of the UAE chapter of Global Game Jam 2023, recently held at the Yas Creative Hub at twofour54 in Abu Dhabi. Ten teams from the UAE competed in the global event, where teams came […]
Saudi Sports for All Federation welcomed more than 15,000 participants for the 2023 Riyadh Marathon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia February 13, 2023 – More than 15,000 competitors and 120 different nationalities and beyond, including participants from around the world, took part in the second edition of the Riyadh Marathon. Organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, the Quality of Life program, and Saudi Arabian Athletic […]
AlUla set to welcome 200 of the world’s best endurance riders for Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup 2023
Fourth edition of equestrian event includes more than 40 nationalities of riders competing The international competition CE12 provides important developmental pathway for local population Route will showcase the natural beauty and ancient history of the destination Range of tickets now available for race day, March 4 AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 12, 2023: The […]
SFA completes its preparations to launch the 2nd edition of Riyadh Marathon
Riyadh, February 10.2023 The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has completed its preparations to launch the second-ever Riyadh International Marathon. According to official numbers collected through the marathon’s official electronic registration site, the upcoming event — which is set to take place on February 11th, 2023 — will be attended by significantly more participants […]
SFA launches 2nd edition of Riyadh International Marathon #RiyadhMrarathon
Marathon will encourage people to lead healthy, active lives Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, the Quality of Life Program and the Saudi Arabian Athletics Federation, the event has been launched to help raise physical activity levels Riyadh, February 5 .2023 The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has invited sports enthusiasts from around […]
Zagzoog for Home Appliances opens the first Kitchen Aid Showroom in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Zagzoog for home appliances opened the first Kitchen Aid showroom in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is the best brand of small appliances in the United States of America since 1919. Engineer Yasser Al-Zagzoog explained:” that the company was keen to bring this ancient American brand to the Saudi market through its agent, the […]
NVIDIA releases DLSS 3 update for ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ for even more realistic visuals
Latest patch brings advanced ray tracing techniques to further immerse gamers into a futuristic world NVIDIA announced that DLSS 3 is now available in the latest patch for the game Cyberpunk 2077. This update introduces the next revolution in neural graphics, and will allow gamers to experience Cyberpunk 2077 with every setting and ray-traced option […]
SEVEN acquires AMC’s stake in Saudi Arabia; retains
AMC Cinemas brand name in the KingdomRIYADH, Saudi Arabia; January 31, 2023: In line with its goal of redefining the future of entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is entering new phase of growth as it restructures its joint venture partnership with US-headquartered AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), the world’s largest […]
ASICS LAUNCHES THE GEL-NIMBUS™ 25, THE MOST COMFORTABLE RUNNING SHOES AS TESTED BY RUNNERS*
FEATURING NEW PUREGEL™ TECHNOLOGY FOR SOFTER-THAN-EVER LANDINGS AND 20% MORE FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO CUSHIONING FOR THE MOST COMFORTABLE RUNNING EXPERIENCE [January 30, 2023 – Dubai, UAE] – ASICS is announcing the launch of the GEL-NIMBUS™ 25 running shoes, the most comfortable running shoes*, designed to help everyone experience the uplifting power of running on the body and […]
10th Edition of Quoz Arts Fest by Alserkal brings together over 34,000 people from the arts & culture community
30th January, 2023, Dubai, U.A.E. The 10th Quoz Arts Fest by Alserkal, the region’s best-loved arts and culture festival, brought together over 34,000 people from the region’s arts and culture community. For a decade, the festival has brought together rich concepts from across arts and culture disciplines, and provided a platform for creatives from the region and […]
Huawei partners with stc tv to bring next-gen digital entertainment to Huawei users across the MENA region
Riyadh, KSA, January 30, 2023: Huawei, the global tech giant, is collaborating with stc tv, its regional partner to bring users across the Middle East and North Africa an enhanced innovative digital entertainment experience. The agreement will see stc tv and Huawei collaborate in the digital entertainment field and roll out new bundles and offerings. stc […]
MEFCC Announces Anthony Daniels, the Man Behind C3PO’s Golden Mask, to Join the Celebrity Line-Up for the 2023 Edition
– Also confirmed: Comic book artists Ken Lashley and Ryan Ottley – The World Cosplay Summit (WCS) is back for its 3rd appearance at MEFCC – VIP passes are selling quickly www.mefcc.com/home/ticket-info Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 2023: Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC), the definitive pop culture festival in the region, is announcing another out-of-this-world addition to […]
Yash Raj Films’ Pathaan records the biggest box office opening ever for a Hindi film in Saudi Arabia
• Distributed by VOX Cinemas and Yash Raj Films, Pathaan marks Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen after four years • The high-octane action thriller has amassed more than 67,000 admissions, making it the biggest opening weekend in Saudi Arabia this year Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 January 2023: VOX Cinemas, the dedicated […]
TURN YOUR HOME INTO THE BEST DESTINATION FOR A STAYCATION WITH LG TVs
Elevate Your Viewing Experience With LG TVs DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, January 27, 2023 —Raise the bar with a visually-stunning TV, that will take your viewing experience to another level. LG Electronics (LG) offers you the ultimate and advanced viewing experience that delivers exceptional picture quality and accurate colors, making it a lifelike occurrence, leaving […]
Arab Game Awards, MENA’s Biggest Night for Gaming, Reveals Winners and Connects Developers with Their Arab Fans
Special appearances by Shinji Mikami, and Yoko Taro, exclusive trailers, and more at the ceremony! Saudi Arabia – January 21, 2022 — Arab Game Awards, the most meaningful ceremony for video games in MENA, brought all Arab players to one place to celebrate the best games of the year, watch their favorite creators, developers, global and […]
Limited-Time Mode: Play Domination from January 25–February 8!
Take control to unlock the Deagle Dominator (Weapon Blueprint). It’s time to take control. Domination, a new limited-time game mode, will be available to play in World War 3 from January 25 until February 8! Fight for control points and win to unlock special rewards, including the Deagle Dominator (Weapon Blueprint). LIMITED-TIME GAME MODE: DOMINATION Domination is […]