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The MENA scene
Teams, players and tournaments across the Arab region. News, analysis and interviews, reviewed before publication.
News and analysis
AnalysisFrom 8-Bit Beeps to Arena Anthems: How Music Became Part of Gaming and Esports
There was no single inventor or starting gun. From early arcade sounds and Koji Kondo’s memorable themes to Imagine Dragons at Worlds and Riot’s virtual pop group K/DA, music has become a way for games and esports to build emotion, identity and community.
GuidesPUBG MOBILE Beginner Guide: Survive the Drop, Read the Zone, Help Your Squad
Build a reliable first-week routine for controls, looting, rotations and squad decisions, with practical advice for MENA players.
GuidesFree Fire Beginner Guide: Win Better Fights with Cover, Timing and Teamwork
Learn Battle Royale fundamentals, practise useful Gloo Wall decisions and follow a seven-day improvement plan without chasing a temporary meta.
GuidesFortnite Beginner Guide: Choose Build or Zero Build and Make Better Decisions
A practical start to Fortnite Battle Royale and Zero Build: controls, cover, inventory, storm movement and a realistic seven-day routine.
GuidesWarzone Beginner Guide: Armour, Cash, Rotations and a Squad Plan
Learn the decisions behind a good Warzone start, from armour and Buy Stations to safe rotations, regrouping and a seven-day practice plan.
GuidesCS2 Beginner Guide: Win the Round, Not Just the Duel
Learn bomb objectives, team buying, useful communication and a seven-day CS2 practice plan for MENA players.
GuidesVALORANT Beginner Guide: Build a Round Plan Before Chasing Kills
Understand agents, team economy and Spike decisions, then practise with a focused seven-day plan for MENA players.
GuidesLeague of Legends Beginner Guide: Learn the Map Before the Meta
A practical first week in League: choose a role, manage your lane, prepare objectives and learn from mistakes without buying shortcuts.
GuidesEA SPORTS FC Beginner Guide: Build Better Football Before a Better Squad
Learn passing decisions, patient defending and a seven-day FC routine, with practical connection checks for MENA players.
GuidesRocket League Beginner Guide: Control the Car, Then Read the Match
A grounded Rocket League routine for MENA players: camera comfort, useful touches, rotation, boost and a realistic first week.
GuidesGTA Online Beginner Guide: A Clear First Week Without Wasting Your GTA$
Understand GTA Online, story mode and FiveM, then build a sensible mission, spending and co-op routine for your first week.
GuidesHow to Choose a Gaming Monitor Without Paying for the Wrong Upgrade
A practical monitor checklist: match your games, frame rate, desk, ports and local warranty before choosing a panel.
GuidesBuying a Gaming Mouse: Shape First, Specifications Second
Choose a gaming mouse through fit, controls, connection and a repeatable trial—not maximum DPI or someone else’s settings.
GuidesA Gaming Headset Buying Guide That Starts With Your Teammates
Check platform support, microphone clarity, long-session comfort and replacement parts before paying for headset features.
GuidesMechanical Keyboards for Gaming and Arabic Typing: A Buyer’s Checklist
Find the right layout, switch feel, Arabic legends and repair options before buying a mechanical keyboard.
GuidesYour First Gaming Stream: Build the Workflow Before Buying the Studio
Start streaming with a clear microphone, stable capture and a private test; buy equipment only when it fixes a measured problem.
GuidesGaming SSD Upgrades: Buy the Space You Need and the Drive That Fits
A compatibility-first SSD guide covering usable capacity, installation planning, backups and the limits of speed claims.
GuidesGaming Laptop Shopping: Compare the Whole Machine, Not the GPU Sticker
Evaluate gaming laptops through sustained performance, screen quality, upgrade access, travel weight and local support.
GuidesMobile Gaming Accessories: What Solves a Problem and What Adds Clutter?
A practical guide to controllers, stands, audio and charging accessories built around your exact phone and games.
GuidesYour First Esports Event Abroad: Build a Budget That Survives Reality
Plan an esports trip around entry requirements, official tickets, total costs and a workable disruption plan.
GuidesHow a Gaming Creator Can Build a Media Kit Brands Can Actually Use
Build a credible creator media kit with relevant audience evidence, clear deliverables, honest results and transparent sponsorship terms.
AnalysisWhen War Rewrites the Game: Esports, F1 and the Gulf’s Investment Test
From the Esports World Cup’s move to Paris to Saudi Arabia’s gaming acquisitions, a deep look at how conflict tests the Gulf’s sporting ambitions—and who bears the cost.
Arab esportsBefore the spotlight: MENA players who changed esports history
Miracle-, GH, Msdossary and Mohamed Light show how players from Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Egypt helped shape global competition.
Arab esportsHow MENA changed esports: from a place in the bracket to a global stage
RLCS expansion, Falcons’ London run, Riyadh Masters and the first Esports World Cup reveal different kinds of regional influence.
Arab esportsKingdom of Gaming 2026: Riyadh’s next move beyond the esports arena
Savvy, Ubisoft and Roblox headline the announced line-up for a December gathering focused on game development, investment and Saudi creators.
Arab esportsEWC 2026 recap: AG.AL takes the Club Championship
A retrospective on the overall club result and why it should be read separately from individual game titles.
GuidesHow to follow MENA esports: fixtures, rosters and reliable sources
Build a useful tournament watchlist, verify team rosters and avoid confusing old results with upcoming matches.
Arab esportsBeyond Hosting: How MENA Esports Is Building a Competitive Identity
From Riyadh’s Esports World Cup to Falcons and Twisted Minds, explore the milestones shaping MENA esports—and the work needed for lasting growth.