MENA governments chase 2030 games ambitions

PocketGamer.biz has taken a fresh look at how Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Morocco are using 2030 strategies to push games as national ambition rather than niche entertainment. That matters for mobile because emerging games hubs often start with mobile-first talent, regional publishing, esports, government funding and training pipelines before they become broader production centres. The article’s core warning is sensible: ambition and plans are not the same thing.

Big targets need studios, skills, distribution, IP creation, regulatory clarity and commercial discipline. Still, MENA remains one of the most interesting regions for the next wave of mobile gaming growth. The money is visible. The execution is the real boss fight.