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 to host Italian Super Cup between Inter Milan and AC Milan tomorrow
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 17, 2023: Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, will host tomorrow at 10:00pm (local time) The Italian Super Cup match between league champions AC Milan and cup winners Inter Milan, at Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium, brought by Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in Diriyah’s 2nd Season. The long-awaited tournament […]

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrates victory at 2023 Dakar Rally for second year running
Dubai, UAE – 18 January 2023: Renowned for their legendary quality, durability and reliability, Toyota’s vehicles have continually proven their unrivalled capabilities in some of the world’s harshest environments. The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) team’s GR DKR Hilux T1+ further cemented this reputation recently with a stunning victory at the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. Defending champions Nasser […]

Barcelona crowned Spanish Super Cup champions in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 16, 2023: Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup title Sunday in a historic match in Riyadh. The Catalan club defeated defending champions Real Madrid 3-1 at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Barcelona opened the scoring through Gavi in the 33rd minute, then Lewandowski doubled Barca’s […]

OSN brings post-apocalyptic world with premiere of ‘The Last of Us’
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 16th January 2023: The highly anticipated HBO series, ‘The Last of Us’, premiered today on OSN+ and OSN Showcase, simultaneously with the US. To celebrate the series launch, the streamerhosted an immersive screening event on January 13th in Dubai, where gamers, influencers, and key media were invited to preview the show’s first episode ahead of its […]

UAE Based Galaxy Racer Partners With Renowned Sports Agency Repping Cristiano Ronaldo To Create Compelling Content For The MENA Region
Galaxy Racer and Polaris Sports: A Winning Partnership for Engaging Gen Z Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2023 – Galaxy Racer (GXR), a leading transmedia organization focused on esports, gaming, and lifestyle organization headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Polaris Sports, a global organization renowned for their expertise in athlete […]

TOP TEAMS BATTLE TO BECOME ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS AT 2022 PUBG MOBILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP KSA POWERED BY stc play
Teams to compete for national titles and share of $30,000 prize at the 2022 PUBG MOBILE National Championship SAUDI ARABIA Powered by stc play Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 8th January 2022 – The 2022 PUBG MOBILE National Championship KSAPowered by stc play (2022 PMNC KSA) will see teams and players from the country compete for a prize pool of […]

Samsung Advances New Era of Screens with Its New 2023 Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED Lineup, Boasting Powerful Performance, Secure Connectivity and Personalized Experiences
Las Vegas, NV – January 4, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED lineups alongside lifestyle products and accessories ahead of CES® 2023. This year’s lineup features advanced, innovative products with a focus on enhanced connectivity and personalized consumer experiences. Samsung’s wide portfolio of offerings helps users build their own […]

HyperX Reveals Clutch Gladiate Wired Xbox Controller and Next Generation Haste 2 Gaming Mice at CES 2023
Expanded Gaming Gear Lineup Provides High-Quality Comfort, Performance and Control for all Gamers London (UK) – 4th January 2023 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today expanded its award-winning lineup of products with the new HyperX Clutch Gladiate enhanced wired controller licensed for Xbox and next-generation HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 […]

HyperX Announces HX3D
New HX3D Program Takes Hardware Personalisation to a New Level Combining HyperX Gaming Peripherals with HP 3D Print Technology London (UK) – 4th January 2023 – HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today revealed HX3D, an exciting new program bringing gamers a range of ways to customise and personalise their favorite gaming […]

Imdaad Signs Three-Year FM Services Contract with Al Nasr Investment Company
Dubai, 03 January 2023: Imdaad, a Dubai-based group of companies providing integrated, sustainable facilities management (FM) services to enhance operational efficiencies of physical assets, has signed a three-year contract with Al Nasr Club Investment Company to provide a variety of solutions and services within Al Nasr Sports Club and its surrounding facilities. The agreement was penned […]

Polo returns bigger and better in AlUla this January
Tickets now available for the Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo taking place across three days of action from January 26-28 World renowned players are flying in to compete in the only polo desert tournament in the world AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – December 29, 2022: The Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo, the world’s only […]

LG’S REFRIGERATOR WITH MOODUP BRINGS A MORE COLORFUL LIFESTYLE TO THE KITCHEN
Adding to Its Collection of Compelling Color Choices, LG’s Cutting-edge Refrigerator Now Features Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year Jeddah, Dec. 25, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) will present an exciting, new color option for its groundbreakingrefrigerator with MoodUP™ to offer personalized customer experiences at CES 2023. Coming to LG’s color-changing fridge in collaboration with the world-renowned Pantone Color Institute, Viva Magenta – the Pantone Color […]

LG TO PRESENT SPACIOUS YET SLEEK INSTAVIEW REFRIGERATOR AT CES 2023
New Counter-depth French-Door Fridge Boasts Mirror InstaView™ Panel, Large Capacity and Four Types of Ice JEDDAH, Dec. 18, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil the new LG InstaView™ French-Door refrigerator at CES 2023. Helping users create a more stylish kitchen that sits flush with the cabinetry and enjoy an upgraded culinary life, the new […]

Empire Cinemas screens “Avatar – The Way of Water “, celebrating the opening of its seventh Cinema in the Kingdom
• The film grossed more than $2.9 billion after streaming the first edition, becoming the biggest hit• Promising plans for Empire Cinemas to expand in the Saudi Arabia market. Riyadh, December 15, 2022: The Saudi capital Riyadh witnessed the opening of the first Empire Cinemas theatre and the 7th kingdom-wide, under the presence of the […]

Tickets Go on Sale for the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023!
F1’s most unpredictable race launches ticket sales ahead of seventh Grand Prix in Baku Baku, Azerbaijan (December 15th) – Baku City Circuit (BCC) – the Promoter of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix – is thrilled to announce that tickets for the most unpredictable race in F1 are now on sale. The return of F1 to […]

SEVEN partners with Clip ‘n Climb to bring fun climbing experiences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
● First Clip ‘n Climb branded stand-alone venue in Saudi Arabia to open at SEVEN’s upcoming entertainment destination in Al Hamra in Riyadh● SEVEN announces more than ten Clip ‘n Climb attractions will be featured in its entertainment destinations across the Kingdom in the next three years● The strategic partnership with Clip ‘n Climb will […]

EVEN brings the excitement of world’s first indoor Discovery Adventures centres to Saudi Arabia
● Discovery’s purpose-built indoor adventures centres will be in key locations of SEVEN’s entertainment destinations across the Kingdom● World’s first Discovery Adventures centre set to open at SEVEN’s entertainment destination in Al Hamra, Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; December 7, 2022: Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed an […]

stc Sponsor Newcastle FC
Riyadh, 7 Dec, 2022: stc Group, the digital enabler in the region, announced the sponsorship agreement with Newcastle FC as the digital sponsor during the club’s tournament in Riyadh, which will commence on tomorrow. stc will sponsor the club during its visit to Saudi Arabia by launching a digital campaign that include tickets’ distribution for Newcastle […]

Middle East Film and Comic Con Releases
Early Bird Tickets for Surprise-Packed 2023 EditionThe 11th edition of the pop culture festival returns to Abu Dhabi next year featuring stellar line-up of celebrities from film, television and comic books Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7thDecember 2022: The Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC), the most thrilling pop culture festival in the region, is returning to Abu Dhabi for its 11th edition from 3 […]

Self-care matters – 36% of professional gamers in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region worry about mental health condition
A new global survey conducted by Kaspersky explores the role of performance in gaming and their attitudes towards it. A survey, commissioned by Kaspersky, revealed good mental health is one of the biggest factors affecting professional gamers, with eSport pros (36% in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region) most worried about their mental condition than other gamers. Pro gamers pay strong attention to healthy […]

Netflix’s ‘Because She Created’ shines a spotlight on Arab Female Filmmakers at The Red Sea International Film Festival
Monday, December 5, 2022: Women storytellers have unique stories to tell and giving them a chance to tell their stories in their own voice, creates a space for more authentic stories that haven’t been told before. This year, Netflix is creating a dedicated space at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival to celebrate the pioneering spirit […]

Saudi Arabia’s Esports Team to Break Records in Bali 2022
Bali, Indonesia, December 3rd, 2022: The Saudi Arabian esports team is participating in the World Esports Championship 2022 in Bali, Indonesia, with a prize pool of $100,000 up for grabs. Among the games they will be playing are eFootball, PUBG, and Tekken 7. Among the Saudi players participating are Amjad Alqarni, who will play eFootball 2023, […]
