Qatar strengthens global gaming partnerships at Gamescom 2026

Invest Qatar and Media City Qatar recently showcased Qatar's growing presence in the global gaming industry at Gamescom 2026, a major gaming event held in Cologne, Germany. The joint Qatar pavilion at the event attracted significant interest from international gaming companies, developers, publishers, and investors.

Gamescom is one of the world's leading gaming events, convening professionals from across Europe and beyond. Qatar's involvement in the event reflects the country's strategic emphasis on creating a competitive, innovation-driven ecosystem for gaming and interactive media.

The Qatar pavilion provided a platform for business engagement, facilitating meetings and discussions with global industry stakeholders. It focused on exploring opportunities in game development, publishing, localization, esports, and interactive media.

Media City Qatar's ecosystem was prominently featured through the participation of six local companies operating in various gaming domains. These include:

1. COREGAME Studios, known for developing "Khawi" and "Beyond Solar"

2. Mezan Studios, creators of "Nightscape"

3. Digital Dunes, publisher of "Project Soccer Legends" (PSL)

4. Digit Ink, a mobile game and animation development studio

5. SekGames, a mobile game studio and publisher with over 10 million downloads worldwide

6. Jumbo!, an action-platformer adventure game developed by Tawar Games

The presence of these companies underscored the depth and diversity of gaming activity in Qatar and the broader region. Through the event, Invest Qatar and Media City Qatar highlighted the country's welcoming business ecosystem, offering streamlined market entry, competitive incentives, and access to a network of partners in media, technology, and innovation. The participation also underscored Qatar's ongoing commitment to fostering gaming culture, nurturing talent, promoting esports, and engaging with the community.