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MBC Game Studio promotes Trevor Stevens to director of developer experience
He brings years of experience in game development and quality assurance
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Maliyo Games appoints Omonigho Aito-Imonah as creator collection specialist
Before joining Maliyo, she worked across fashion and creative ventures
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Dubai Media Council appoints Maryam Lootah as executive for games talent development
She will support the growth of Dubai's games industry
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Tamatem Games promotes Yousef Sadaqa to senior data engineer
Tamatem continues to expand its mobile games publishing operation across the MENA region
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September 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: Savvy, ESL FACEIT Group, Roblox, and Babil Games among eight moves tracked this month
A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region
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ESL FACEIT Group appoints Yousef Hassan as senior director of global brand partnerships
ESL FACEIT Group has appointed Yousef Hassan as senior director of global brand partnerships, marking his move into the esports industry after more than five years with World Rugby. Hassan took to LinkedIn to announce the appointment, saying he was excited to join the ESL FACEIT Group team after more
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Murad Abu Arqoub joins Jawaker as animator and sound engineer
Before joining Jawaker, he spent over three years at Babil Games
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Mohammed A. joins ESL FACEIT Group's marketing team
Saudi Arabia-based gaming professional Mohammed A. has joined ESL FACEIT Group's marketing team, moving on from Savvy Games Group after more than three years with the company. Mohammed took to LinkedIn to announce the move, saying he was excited about the personal growth ahead at ESL FACEIT
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Roblox hires Khaled Zakaria as developer relations manager for MENA and Türkiye
He brings six years of experience across game development, education and developer communities
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Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward steps down after four years
PIF deputy governor Turqi Alnowaiser will serve as interim acting CEO
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Babil Games taps Adel Alhamwi as technical 3D artist
He joins Babil after nearly three years with Mad Hook
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Esports Foundation appoints Khalid Olayan as manager special projects
He will contribute to the Foundation's vision for esports on a global stage