The ABXY Podcast with Ziad

#5 Creating Mobile Games Since 2003: A Conversation with a MENA Gaming Legend

In this episode, we dig deep into the mind of Nour Khrais, who takes us on a journey through the history of mobile gaming, long before it became mainstream. We'll learn about his take on how to create a better game development ecosystem in the MENA region, his interesting concept of "glocalisation", and the importance of collaboration between Middle Eastern countries to create a gaming powerhouse out of MENA. Enjoy it!

#4 Bootstrapped from 0 to 80,000,000 Downloads, Why MadHook is the NEXT studio to watch!

In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of MadHook, an indie game development studio that bootstrapped its way to becoming one of the most promising studios in the MENA region. We'll explore their strategies for developing games on mobile and console platforms, discuss their unique approach to game development, and uncover their future plans. Join us for an engaging conversation with Hazim and Ibrahim, and enjoy discovering the secrets behind their success.

# 3 From Copy to China to Produce with China to Copy from China

In this episode, we explore Vincent's journey of founding an Arabic game studio in China after recognizing the similarities between Chinese and Arab game consumers. Tune in for fascinating insights into these two markets, along with intriguing insights into the early days of smartphone games leading up to the emergence of interoperability and digital asset ownership.

# 2 Why Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the future of game development

In Episode 2 with Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi, we explore why Saudi Arabia and the UAE have a unique edge in leading the global gaming industry now and in the future. We'll discuss investment opportunities in the MENA region, strategies for raising funds in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and share some intriguing insights about the area.

# 1 Is Game development in the Middle East worth the hype?

In this first episode we explore Kareem Seddik's (YallaPlay's CEO) perspective on the MENA game development and publishing landscape, comparing it to international markets. We'll also dive into the aspects of game financing in the region and discuss the steps needed to establish MENA as a global leader in the gaming industry.