Announcing The Return Of The Annual TrueGaming Awards, Presented By Exel By Merak

TrueGaming Media, Saudi Arabia’s premier gaming media organization, has joined forces with Exel by Merak, a leading innovation company that has launched a funded accelerator for the gaming sector, to elevate the Saudi gaming industry.  This partnership will empower local developers and recognize excellence through the annual TrueGaming Awards.

The TrueGaming Awards is a prestigious annual event honoring the best in gaming. For over 18 years, the ceremony has brought together top-tier studios, publishers, and industry luminaries from around the world.

Highlighting regional contributions to the gaming industry, the awards recognize exceptional achievements in categories such as “Best Localization” and “Best Publisher Activation.” Renowned figures like Katsuhiro Harada (Bandai Namco) and Sam Lake (Remedy) have participated in the event, showcasing the global impact of the TrueGaming Awards.

The TrueGaming Awards ceremony will showcase the best of Saudi gaming. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge games developed by local talent and learn about the latest industry trends. This year the event will kick off at 5 PM with a special exhibition featuring promising games from Saudi developers.

The awards, hosted by TrueGaming, will recognize outstanding achievements in the gaming industry. The ceremony will feature a series of prestigious awards, including:

●           Best Gaming Technology

●           Lifetime Achievement

●           Best Promising Arabic Game

●           Best Arabic Indie Game

●           Best Publisher Activation

●           Game of the Year

This year, the awards will expand its reach to honor exceptional Arab games from beyond Saudi Arabia. A panel of expert judges will carefully evaluate submissions to select the winners.

Exel by Merak, a leading innovation company that aims to bring innovation to the gaming industry by launching four funded accelerators for the gaming sector, is committed to fostering the growth of the Saudi gaming industry. Backed by Merak Gaming Fund with SAR 306 million. In the first batch, the accelerator program aims to:

●           Invest in 15-20 emerging gaming companies

●           Support the development of 15+ commercial games

●           Create over 120 jobs in the Saudi gaming sector

TrueGaming and Exel by Merak are collaborating to elevate the Saudi gaming scene. By recognizing excellence and empowering emerging talent, they aim to position Saudi Arabia as a global gaming hub.

On the occasion of this partnership, Mr. Mohammed Albsimi, CEO of TrueGaming, said: “This partnership with Exel by Merak will significantly boost our efforts to support the Saudi gaming market. By leveraging their expertise, we aim to elevate the TrueGaming Awards to a prominent regional and global stage.”

Faisal Sedrani, Vice President of Merak Capital and Leader of Exel by Merak, stated: “The innovation industry in Saudi Arabia is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by the nation’s ambitious vision to become a global leader in technological and creative industries. At the heart of this movement is Exel by Merak, fostering innovative solutions and sustainable companies in the gaming sector and beyond, helping to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in gaming innovation.”

He added: “Our collaboration with TrueGaming is a key step in building a robust gaming ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Exel by Merak’s accelerator program is designed to empower talented entrepreneurs and help them create sustainable gaming businesses.”