Gaming & Entertainment
Gaming news, esports updates, entertainment technology, streaming platforms, and home entertainment reviews for gamers and tech enthusiasts in the Middle East.
Minister of Sport Crowns Aoki Racing Team Winners of E1 World Championship Season Opener in Jeddah
Aoki Racing Team wins the opening round of the 2026 E1 World Championship in Jeddah, crowned by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sport in a ceremony attended by international dignitaries.
E1 Jeddah GP 2026: Electric Racing Returns to the Red Sea
The E1 Jeddah GP launches the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship season with a record 10-team grid and a focus on sustainable marine innovation.
Reolink TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi: 360-Degree Security Camera with AI Search
Reolink launches the TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi, an award-winning dual-lens 4K security camera with 360-degree coverage, AI video search, and 3000 lumens of nighttime visibility.
xboom by will.i.am Speakers Expand with AI-Powered Features at CES 2026
LG Electronics and will.i.am introduce four new xboom speakers at CES 2026 featuring AI-powered personalization, extended battery life, and designs for every lifestyle. The Stage 501, Blast, Mini, and Rock models combine intelligent audio technology with versatile styling.
Gaming Industry 2026: Five Forces Reshaping Digital Future in Middle East
Globant’s “Game On” Report reveals five transformative forces reshaping the gaming industry in 2026, including AI adoption, cloud gaming expansion, and creator-led ecosystems. The Middle East gaming market is projected to reach $9.57 billion by 2030, with cloud gaming surging to $7.85 billion by 2031.
14 Million Riyadh Season Visitors Confirm its Leading Entertainment Status
Riyadh Season attracts 14 million visitors, confirming its status as a leading global entertainment destination. The season’s diverse events and experiences contribute to Saudi Arabia’s growing entertainment sector.
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Hisense Wins 58 Awards at CES 2026 for Display Innovation
Hisense earned 58 industry awards at CES 2026, including four CES Innovation Awards, reinforcing its leadership in display innovation and smart home technologies. The company’s flagship products, including the 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV and X-zone Master heat pump washer-dryer, received multiple Best of CES and Innovation Award honors.
UK Cycling Team Desert Ride Aims to Surpass £1M for Children
The H&K Cycle Club from East London embarks on their fifth consecutive 550km desert ride from Mecca to Medina, aiming to surpass £1 million raised for children with heart defects in Africa. Club head Shamsul Abdin recently received an MBE for his charitable work.
LG Gallery TV Debuts at CES 2026 with Art-Inspired Design
LG Electronics unveils the LG Gallery TV at CES 2026, featuring museum-curated Gallery Mode and access to over 4,500 artworks through the LG Gallery+ service. The art-inspired television combines MiniLED technology with customizable design elements.
OSN eCLUTCH Esports Partnership Brings Live Gaming to MENA
OSN partners with eCLUTCH to launch seven dedicated esports channels on OSNtv across MENA, marking a major expansion in competitive gaming content for the region’s leading entertainment platform.
LG CLOiD Home Robot Debuts at CES 2026 with Zero Labor Vision
LG Electronics unveils the LG CLOiD home robot at CES 2026, featuring advanced Physical AI technology that combines vision systems and articulated manipulation to automate household tasks. The robot integrates seamlessly with LG’s ThinQ ecosystem, representing a major step toward the company’s Zero Labor Home vision.
PUBG MOBILE Collaboration with Shami Launches First Animated Music Video in MENA
PUBG MOBILE announces groundbreaking collaboration with regional music icon Shami, launching “Welli,” the first animated cinematic music video in MENA that celebrates connections formed within the gaming universe.
Saudi Esports Federation Awards 2025 Honors Elite Gaming Talent
The Saudi Esports Federation Awards 2025 honored elite gaming talent across 22 categories at a prestigious ceremony in Riyadh. The event celebrated teams, players, content creators, and rising stars who elevated Saudi Arabia’s global esports presence.
Six Flags Saudi Arabia Opens at Qiddiya City with World-Record Breaking Attractions
Six Flags Saudi Arabia opens at Qiddiya City with five world-record breaking attractions, marking the first Six Flags park built outside North America and a major milestone for Vision 2030 entertainment goals.
Side Gaming Expansion Brings UK Expertise to Saudi Arabia Through Savvy Partnership
UK gaming provider Side announces official expansion into Saudi Arabia through partnership with Savvy Games Group, planning to open Riyadh studio by Q4 2025 to support regional game development ecosystem.
ASICS Returns as Strategic Partner for Riyadh Marathon 2026
ASICS returns as strategic partner for Riyadh Marathon 2026 for the third consecutive year. The event expects 50,000 runners competing across multiple distances from January 28-31, 2026, featuring elite athletes and exclusive merchandise at Princess Nourah University.
IFS Partners with Cadillac Formula 1 Team for Historic 2026 Season Debut
IFS announces strategic partnership with Cadillac Formula 1® Team as official technology partner for their 2026 debut season, supporting operations from supply chain to engineering management with comprehensive software solutions.
Haier Launches Premium Sports Event in Saudi Arabia, Showcasing Smart Home Innovation
Haier hosts premium sports event in Dammam from January 12-16, 2026, showcasing smart home appliances designed for extreme Middle Eastern climate conditions, featuring partnerships with Al-Hilal and Liverpool FC at a 1,856 square meter interactive fan zone experience.
Acer Unveils New Gaming Laptops with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processors
Acer unveils new Predator and Nitro gaming laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and RTX 50 Series GPUs, featuring AI capabilities and premium performance for different gaming segments.
LG Sound Suite Debuts as World’s First Soundbar System with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
LG Electronics debuts Sound Suite at CES 2026, featuring the world’s first soundbar with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect technology, offering 27 configuration options for flexible home audio experiences.
Yamamah FEI Partnership Transforms Global Endurance Riding Coverage
Yamamah app partners with FEI to transform global endurance riding coverage through real-time data integration, serving over 7,000 events across 62 countries with enhanced transparency and accessibility.
TCL Sweeps CES 2026 Awards with Breakthrough TV and Mobile Innovations
TCL dominates CES 2026 awards with groundbreaking SQD-Mini LED TV technology, NXTPAPER smartphone innovations, and smart home solutions, earning multiple prestigious honors from industry leaders and international media.