Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.

SFA gears up to bring back its Night Walk event to various cities across Saudi Arabia
The Night Walks event aims to host more than 5,000 participants in each city The event is expected to take place in three different cities across Saudi Arabia The occasions will take place starting on the 16th of September and will end on the 13th of October. (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) August 22, 2022– The Saudi Sports for All Federation […]

AMIR KARARA JOINS PUBG MOBILE FOR MYSTERIOUS FINAL IN-GAME MISSION
Latest collaboration celebrates Egyptian players with new mission and special in-game items Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 22, August 2022 – Continuing its drive to celebrate its regional fans, PUBG MOBILE has announced a new collaboration with Egyptian superstar Amir Karara, for a mysterious final mission complete with exclusive tailored in-game items. The mission will go live on the 22nd of […]

LG SUPPORTS GAMERS8 WITH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES AT BRAND BOOTH
The LG experience booth invites attendees to try out the LG UltraGear monitor: the event’s official monitor Jeddah, August 21, 2022 — With only a few weeks left till the grand finale of Gamers8 (G8), the biggest gaming and esports event worldwide, LG is proud to have been both a witness and supporting element to an […]

Gamers8 completes elite esports calendar, as Vampire Esports claim PUBG MOBILE Afterparty Showdown crown – and their second title in two weeks
· Team from Thailand earn lion’s share of $1 million prize pool to add to PUBG Mobile World Invitational triumph · Beginning on July 14, five top titles have produced an incredible professional esports summer season at the purpose-built arena at Boulevard Riyadh City · Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, Gamers8 runs daily until September 8 with […]

PUBG MOBILE Afterparty Showdown concludes Gamers8 elite tournaments
· The three-day event, which runs until Saturday, has 12 teams vying for a $1m prize pool · Vampire Esports enter the Afterparty Showdown brimming with confidence after their Gamers8 PUBG MOBILE World Invitational triumph at Boulevard Riyadh City last weekend RIYADH, 18 AUGUST 2022: Gamers8, the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide, concludes its Professional Esports calendar […]

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Hits Cinemas Across the Region August 18th
17th August 2022 : Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO is a 2022 Japanese computer-animated martial arts fantasy/adventure film, directed by Tetsuro Kodama, produced by Toei Animation and written by Dragon Ball series creator Akira Toriyama. It is the 21st Dragon Ball feature film overall, the fourth produced with Toriyama’s direct involvement, the second to carry the Dragon Ball […]

ENJOY A FAMILY HOMECATION WITH LG TVS
With Advanced Imaging Technologies and Smart Features, LG OLED is the Perfect Choice for Quality Time with Family DUBAI, August 17, 2022 – The hot summer months are the perfect opportunity to reconnect with family and spend more time together at home. Keeping this in mind, LG Electronics (LG) offers LG OLED TVs that allow people to share […]

Eros Media World Plc Enters Saudi Arabian Market through Strategic Partnership with Arabia Pictures Group
Partnership will focus on exploring strategic and business opportunities in content production, web3 and technology space KSA , 16 August 2022: Eros Media World PLC (“ErosMedia”, “Eros” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EMWP), a global Indian media and entertainment company, today announced that it is entering into the rapidly growing Saudi Arabian market to capitalize on new […]

NETFLIX PARTNERS WITH SARD TO LAUNCH ‘BECAUSE SHE CREATED’ WRITING PROGRAM IN EGYPT
Riyadh, August 16, 2022: Netflix has partnered with Sard, a dedicated hub for scriptwriters in the Arab world, to train women in creative writing and develop their storytelling as well as creative expression skills through the ‘Because She Created’ writing program. The program is designed to incubate 20 women from outside of Cairo and expose untapped […]

OSN+ celebrates ‘House of The Dragon’ with spectacular drone show to light up Riyadh Boulevard at Gamers8 Festival
OSN+ and HBO celebrate the premiere of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones Prequel, with 1,000 drones set to soar overhead Riyadh Boulevard during the Gamers8 Festival on August 18th House of The Dragon is exclusively streaming on OSN+, premiering simultaneously with the US on Aug 22nd in the Middle East Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – […]

Mastercard partners with Gamers8 to deliver Priceless experiences for the Kingdom’s esports community
Long-term three-year partnership with Saudi Esports Federation underlines Mastercard’s commitment to developing the Kingdom’s burgeoning gaming industry Series of on-ground events and activations set to create Priceless experiences, enriching the Kingdom’s cultural offering Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 15 August, 2022: Mastercard has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the Saudi Esports Federation as an official sponsor of Gamers8, the […]

Stoffel Vandoorne and Mercedes-EQ seal World Championship titles as Edoardo Mortara wins in the Round 16 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Seoul
Mercedes-EQ’s Stoffel Vandoorne wins the Drivers’ World Championship title in Seoul Mercedes-EQ take the Teams’ title for the second season running ahead of ROKiT Venturi Racing and DS TECHEETAH Mortara took victory during the final race of the season, the second of the double-header weekend in Seoul Lucas di Grassi (ROKiT Venturi Racing) makes history […]

Omani international goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi joins The “Team of the Century”
As part of Hyundai Motor Company’s sustainability initative at the FIFA World Cup – Qatar 2022: Dubai, 8 August 2022: The former Oman national team goalkeeper has announced that he has joined the “Team of the Century”, featuring celebrities from around the world, with the aim of helping to spread awareness in sustainability programs during the FIFA […]

More Personalized, More Convenient: LG Smart TVs Enhance the Prime Video Viewing Experience
User Interface image as shown on 2021 LG TVs A user-friendly hub for content consumption, the modern smart TVs offer access to more movies, series, documentaries and live-streamed events than one can count. The downside to having such a wealth of content options so conveniently available is figuring out what to watch. To help users […]

SFA, PepsiCo and the Global Gatorade Sports Science Institute conclude second sports nutrition training workshop in RiyadhThe workshop aims to assist athletes in maximizing their health and performance in nutrition and hydration science. Topics covered in the workshop include sports nutrition, the significance of hydration and beverage selection, the function of carbohydrates and protein, vitamins and minerals, and dietary supplements in athletes’ nutrition regimens. Participants received personalized GSSI certificates and will […]

Visit Japamura by Saudi Airlines to experience an incredible and unique corner of Japanese culture at Gamers8
Animal shaped candy, traditional drums, repairing broken ceramics with gold, Japanese calligraphy, origami, karaoke, cosplay, and the tastiest ramen are just some of the must-do’s Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, Gamers8 – featuring elite tournaments, big-name concerts, and fun-filled activities for all ages – runs daily until September 8 RIYADH, 6th AUGUST 2022: With animal shaped […]

Gamers8 welcomes Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege to Saudi Arabia, as the best in the world battle it out over an incredible $2 million prize pool
Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons will become the first team from MENA to face the rest of the world at an international LAN Team Liquid, TSM and BDS are among the favorites to be crowned champions Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege is the fourth tournament in the Gamers8 season, following the phenomenal success of Rocket League, […]

SAUDI’S REEMA JUFFALI DELIGHTED TO CLAIM BRONZE CUP VICTORY AT CHALLENGING 24 HOURS OF SPA
The Jeddah-born driver happy to have experienced and finish the tough race for SPS Automotive Performance Riyadh/Dubai, 4th August 2022: Saudi racer Reema Juffali expressed her delight to have finished “one of the most difficult” motorsport races as she claimed victory in the Bronze Cup class at the 24 Hours of Spa. Lining up for SPS […]

GET READY FOR THE SUMMER HEAT WITH THE FEATURE-PACKED LG SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR
DoorCooling, InstaView and an ice and water dispenser among other features make it the perfect companion during these hot months Jeddah, August 3 2022 — With the summer heat now upon us, keeping our food and drinks fresh and cool has become a task that shouldn’t be ignored. Keeping this in mind, a refrigerator with innovative […]

ENJOY A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF FRESH AND PURE AIR
Experience a healthy, pure, and clean environment in your entire house and in every corner of your room DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 03, 2022 – Your home’s air quality isn’t as healthy as you think especially during dusty summer days. Ensuring it captures harmful particles and gases, LG Electronics (LG) strives toward having pure indoor […]

2022 MPL MENA Fall Split kicking off with $200,000 on the line
MOONTON Games’ Mobile Legends: Bang Bang PRO LEAGUE MENA (MPL MENA) is back with the Fall Split, organized by Esports Middle East. DUBAI, UAE, 2 August 2022: Following the overwhelming success of the first MPL MENA Spring Split earlier this year, Esports Middle East LLC (ESME) and MOONTON Games are excited to collaborate once again for […]

Saudi Sports for All Federation Launches Second Edition of Youth Tournaments & Games and Beach games “Active” in cities and beaches across the Kingdom
• The program aims to raise the percentage of weekly sports and physical activities in the Kingdom to 40% by 2030 • The “Active” program targets young people under the age of 18, among Saudi citizens and residents (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) August 2 2022– The Saudi Sports for All Federation announced the launch of the “Active” program, which […]
