Pakistan’s gaming industry is growing rapidly, driven by a tech-savvy youth, increased smartphone use, and enhanced digital infrastructure. With over 34 million online gamers, this number is expected to rise to 45 million by 2025. The government is supporting the sector through initiatives like the Centre of Excellence in Gaming and Animation.
Royal Rapchee, a new OTT platform, has launched to offer affordable, premium content across South Asia and the Middle East. With a focus on fresh talent and culturally relevant material, it plans to expand regionally and offer AI-driven recommendations, high-speed streaming, and offline viewing with multiple subscription options.
Ooredoo has partnered with MobiBox to bring Blacknut Cloud Gaming to Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman through its Go Play Market platform. The partnership offers over 500 premium cloud-based games, accessible on smartphones, smart TVs, and tablets, with seamless subscription services and direct carrier billing, enhancing digital entertainment in the region.
Vodafone Egypt has renewed its exclusive partnership with Anghami and OSN+, offering exclusive access to their services for Vodafone RED and FLEX customers. This collaboration aims to enhance digital entertainment offerings in the Middle East and North Africa, reinforcing Vodafone Egypt’s role as a leader in entertainment content.
Vodafone Egypt has partnered with Yango Play to offer customers access to a diverse digital entertainment library, including movies, series, music, and games. This collaboration strengthens Vodafone’s position in the digital entertainment sector and aims to deliver a comprehensive and innovative entertainment experience for users in Egypt and the MENA region.
Saudi Arabia led the GCC digital entertainment sector in 2022, securing 58% of the region’s revenues, with $2.1 billion. The kingdom’s video game market grew significantly, reaching $1.75 billion, driven by mobile gaming. Saudi Arabia is also advancing its digital transformation, hosting major events like the 2024 Esports World Cup.
