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Savvy Games Group promotes Sadeem Alkathery to projects specialist
She was initially promoted to projects senior analyst in 2025
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August 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: PIF, Loom Games, Merak Capital, and Evlnu GameWorks among six moves tracked this month
A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region and Africa
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PIF appoints Rachel Hitchins as senior vice president
Her appointment comes as the sovereign wealth fund continues to expand its global investment activities
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Loom Games appoints Cansu Karahan Can as people & culture manager
She joins Loom after more than three years at Midas
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Merak Capital promotes Ghadi AlGhamdi to senior investment associate
Promotion comes after nearly two years with the firm
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Merak Capital promotes Fares AlDubie to investment associate
He joined Merak in mid-2025 and has spent more than a year supporting venture investments
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July 2026 MENA Moves Tracker: Qwacks, Leti Arts, Esports Foundation, and Merak among seven moves tracked this month
A regular roundup of talent moves shaping the MENA region and Africa
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Evlnu GameWorks appoints Omar Moghrabi as art director and game designer
He joins the Riyadh-based developer with more than a decade of experience
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Exel by Merak promotes Deema Almutairi to manager
She will oversee the accelerator's operations as it continues supporting game startups across the KSA
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Qwacks appoints Mahmoud Ziater as commercial lead
He brings more than 17 years of experience spanning games, esports, and digital media to the role
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Halal Games Studio founder Hassan Sherif joins Everness Games as game developer
He remains founder and CEO of Halal Games
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Esports Foundation recruits Isabelle Huet as head of sponsorship account management
She will work with sponsors and agencies across the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup