Financial Reports·Updated Jun 25, 2026 by Shorooq Partners
The global gaming market is valued at $201 billion, reflecting a 9 percent year-over-year growth rate.
Mobile gaming remains the primary industry driver, accounting for $168 billion in consumer spending and 232 billion downloads in 2021.
PC and console platforms combined contribute approximately 40 percent of total global gaming revenue.
The MENAP mobile gaming sector is shifting toward ad-supported monetization, with advertising expenditures surging 33 percent to reach 247 percent of previous benchmarks.
In-app purchase revenue in the MENAP region reached $374 million in 2023.
Shorooq’s SHFT platform has deployed $15 million in financing to support a network of 27 partner studios that have produced approximately 150 game titles.
The global gaming market is valued at $201 billion, reflecting a 9 percent year-over-year growth rate.
Mobile gaming remains the primary industry driver, accounting for $168 billion in consumer spending and 232 billion downloads in 2021.
PC and console platforms combined contribute approximately 40 percent of total global gaming revenue.
The MENAP mobile gaming sector is shifting toward ad-supported monetization, with advertising expenditures surging 33 percent to reach 247 percent of previous benchmarks.
In-app purchase revenue in the MENAP region reached $374 million in 2023.
Shorooq’s SHFT platform has deployed $15 million in financing to support a network of 27 partner studios that have produced approximately 150 game titles.