Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Sri Lanka launches its first iGaming conference, signaling plans to expand online gaming and casino sectors as part of a broader strategy to boost tourism, investment, and economic recovery.
Saudi Arabia’s EGDC acquires a 5% stake in Capcom, increasing the Kingdom’s presence in global gaming as part of a broader investment strategy in digital entertainment.
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in gaming, film and entertainment as part of Vision 2030, positioning creative industries as key drivers of economic diversification and job creation.
Scopely will acquire a majority stake in Turkey’s Loom Games in a milestone-based deal worth up to $1bn. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, the move expands the kingdom’s gaming strategy and strengthens its presence in global mobile game development.
Africa’s gaming industry generated $2.29 billion in 2025, driven primarily by mobile gaming and strong growth rates, though payment challenges and infrastructure limitations continue to shape monetisation and market expansion across the continent.
Egypt has moved to block Roblox over child safety concerns, sparking debate around digital regulation, youth protection and access to online platforms as authorities review broader policies governing children’s internet use.
The Esports World Cup 2026 will feature a record $75m prize pool, with $30m dedicated to the Club Championship and $7m for the winning Club. Hosted in Riyadh over seven weeks, the event will unite 2,000 players across 24 titles, cementing Saudi Arabia’s role in global esports.
Robi Axiata has partnered with PUBG Mobile’s Rising Star tournament to engage Bangladesh’s gaming community and showcase Robi Supernet’s low-latency performance. The nationwide competition culminated in a Dhaka finale, positioning gaming as a real-world use case for demonstrating network quality and digital lifestyle alignment.
Halal Games has launched in Egypt as a values-driven studio building original PC games without gambling mechanics or explicit content. With a small distributed team, the developer is working on a horror title focused on immersive storytelling, aiming to prove that ethical design and high-quality gameplay can coexist.
Lenovo and Enactus Morocco are hosting a national gaming hackathon in Casablanca to encourage youth to develop game-based solutions for education and social impact. The initiative taps into Morocco’s rapidly growing gaming sector, positioning video games as tools for innovation, skills development, and social entrepreneurship.