Country & Regional Reports·Updated Apr 8, 2026 by Shorooq Partners
The MENAP gaming market is projected to reach $2.8 billion by 2026, growing at a 10% CAGR driven by mobile adoption and esports.
Generative AI in gaming is forecast to reach a $7.1 billion valuation by 2032, expanding at a 23.3% CAGR.
Global cloud-gaming infrastructure is projected to grow 250% by 2030, supported by the fact that 68% of studios already utilize AWS for Games.
Mobile-first development remains the industry standard, with 70% of developers prioritizing data analytics and 50% investing in AI tools.
In-app purchase revenue grew 28% year-over-year to $374.1 million, while advertising revenue increased by 6.1%.
Investment in the MENAP region is accelerating, with seed-stage funding reaching $15 million across 20+ startups, bolstered by dedicated vehicles like SHFT’s $15 million Gametech Fund.
Private deals currently account for 68% of total investment activity in the gaming sector.
The MENAP gaming market is projected to reach $2.8 billion by 2026, growing at a 10% CAGR driven by mobile adoption and esports.
Generative AI in gaming is forecast to reach a $7.1 billion valuation by 2032, expanding at a 23.3% CAGR.
Global cloud-gaming infrastructure is projected to grow 250% by 2030, supported by the fact that 68% of studios already utilize AWS for Games.
Mobile-first development remains the industry standard, with 70% of developers prioritizing data analytics and 50% investing in AI tools.
In-app purchase revenue grew 28% year-over-year to $374.1 million, while advertising revenue increased by 6.1%.
Investment in the MENAP region is accelerating, with seed-stage funding reaching $15 million across 20+ startups, bolstered by dedicated vehicles like SHFT’s $15 million Gametech Fund.
Private deals currently account for 68% of total investment activity in the gaming sector.