Image Via Abu Dhabi Gaming Abu Dhabi Gaming will host the second edition of SHIFT Game Jam from November 13 to 15, 2026, in partnership with Unity, offering AED 60,000 in prizes for games developed during the three-day competition. The event will take place at Nabdh MBZ in Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi, bringing together aspiring developers, students, professionals and hobbyists to create playable games using the Unity engine. Participants can enter individually or in teams of up to f

Image via SACC The Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC 2026) will host three esports tournaments offering cash prizes alongside a series of daily gaming challenges when the event opens at Aljada on October 22. The four-day conference, organised by Sharjah Book Authority, will feature competitions in EA Sports FC 27, Tekken 8 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, alongside arcade gaming, multiplayer experiences and daily leaderboard challenges. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate w

Image via Unity / Abu Dhabi Gaming Unity and Abu Dhabi Gaming will host Community Developer Day Abu Dhabi on November 12, 2026, bringing together game developers, studios and industry professionals for technical sessions, product updates and networking opportunities. The event will take place at Yas Conference Centre in Abu Dhabi, running from 10am to 5pm Gulf Standard Time, according to the official registration page. Organised in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Gaming, the dev

Image via Pocket Gamer Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan will return to Amman on November 7–8, bringing together developers, publishers, investors and other games industry professionals for two days of talks, networking and business opportunities. The international games industry conference series has confirmed its return to the Jordanian capital for 2026, with this year’s event placing a particular emphasis on supporting the local development community and connecting Jordanian ta