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Mirai appoints Ahmad Hussein as director of marketing and community growth
He will lead the studio's growth efforts across the MENA region
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Merak Capital appoints Sara Ghazal Hassan as chief operating officer
She will oversee firm-wide execution at the company
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Discovered MENA appoints Dan Wardle as principal talent partner for data and AI
Wardle will lead senior talent partnerships across data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
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Leti Arts recruits Michelle Yvonne Ferrari as lead game designer
“Great games are built by great people, and the team just got a whole lot stronger!"
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Saudi gaming accelerator Exel by Merak appoints Faisal Sedrani as CEO
"This step reflects our direction and focus on building real value in the innovation ecosystem."
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Gamr taps Gideon Uwem as web3 program manager
He will focus on shaping a people-first approach to web3 adoption within Africa’s games ecosystem
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Qiddiya appoints Marwan Al-Zahrani as gaming and esports marketing manager
He will lead games and esports marketing initiatives at the investment firm
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Naphora Games Group recruits Shayaan Iqbal as gameplay programmer
He will work closely with designers and artists to develop and optimise gameplay systems in Unity
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Naphora Games Group appoints Raneem Khoshhal as 2D artist
She’ll create and refine visual assets that support a game’s overall look and feel
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24 Bit Studios promotes Daniel Burke to intermediate QA
He will work closely with developers and designers to ensure build stability and overall product quality
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24 Bit Games names Nicky Visentin-E’Silva as VP of HR and operations
She will oversee human resources and support internal teams at the South Africa-based studio
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Saudi Esports Federation appoints Samiah Khateeb as publisher relations senior analyst
She will manage publisher relationships and support strategic partnerships