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Ahmad al-Dajani is a web developer and freelance writer from Amman, Jordan. He is interested in technology and video games.

Jordan Pulse | Nov 22, 2019

Pakistan penetrates top esports gaming echelon, giving hope to Mideast players

Players from areas not previously well known for esports areas are making names for themselves, providing encouragement to would-be champions in the Middle East.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 04: Arslan ‘Arslan Ash’ Siddique of vSlash eSports celebrates after winning the Tekken 7 grand championship during day three of the 2019 Evolution Championship Series at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on August 04, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
Jordan Pulse | Sep 5, 2019

Video game exec encourages independent developers in Mideast

Hussam Al-Natour, founder of Rababa Gaming, describes the challenges and potential of the Mideast’s video game industry.

Boys play video games in Mosul, Iraq January 29, 2018.  REUTERS/Khalid Al-Mousily - RC168A0F0FF0
Regional | Jun 11, 2019

Growing esports market has huge potential in Mideast

The video gaming industry is gaining ground in the Middle East, as its popularity and prize money continue to grow.

A Qatari player competes in the E-sports competition at the 2nd Asian Indoor Games in Macau, 27 October 2007.   Featuring such unusual events as video games, chess and dance sport, the tournament, now in its second edition, aims to fill the gap left by the Olympics or the Asian Games. AFP PHOTO/Ted ALJIBE (Photo credit should read TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images)
Pan Arab | May 30, 2019

Arabs in video games often out of step with times

Popular video games often depict minorities as exaggerated stereotypes restricted to predictable roles, but game developers in the Middle East could help break that mold for Arab characters.

Palestinian rapper Ibrahim Ghunaim (MC Gaza) looks on as a child gestures, at his video game shop in Gaza City, August 16, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem  SEARCH "SALEM RAPPER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES. - RC1123875E80

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