Image via NAFES Jordanian gaming and esports companies are set to gain access to technical support and potential funding under a new programme targeting the country’s creative industries. The National Fund for Enterprise Support (NAFES) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to establish a joint support pathway for Jordanian small and medium-sized enterprises. Around 20 SMEs will be selected across three areas: gami

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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

Image via Jordan Olympic Committee Jordan has named the players who will represent the country across four esports titles at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, as the national team steps up preparations for the event. The Jordanian team will compete in eFootball, eFootball Mobile, PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang at the 20th Asian Games, which will take place in Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, according to the Jordan Olympic Committee. Saif Dababneh will represent

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Jordan Gaming Lab, an initiative of the King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), hosted the local edition of the "Games (Zanga) Jam 2026" challenge. 80 young men and women enagaged to develop games over an intensive period across four of the lab's branches in Amman, Zarqa, Aqaba, and Irbid. The 3-day event coincided with the Arabic version of "Games Jam," a non-profit Arab game development initiative. The challenge gives participants 72 hours to design and develop a comp