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Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan will be back on November 9th and 10th, 2024, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the rapidly growing games market, MENA.
To kick off our MENA coverage and build anticipation for the event, we sat down with Ahmed Najeeb, co-founder of 2024 Studios, to discuss the studio’s current activities and the opportunities and challenges facing the gaming industry in Egypt.
Najeeb shared insights about the studio’s plans to ramp up development and its commitment to giving back to the community through educational initiatives to nurture emerging talent in the region.
PocketGamer.biz: Tell us about 2024 Studios and what you’re working on right now?
Ahmed Najeeb: 2024 Studios is a game development studio based in Egypt, founded by a group of passionate gamers who studied game development together. After graduating in 2014 and achieving global recognition in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup, we decided to establish our own studio with a vision to create games we’re proud of.
We dedicated our time and effort, even…
Continuing on in three main areas:
For the past nine years, our primary focus has been on creating educational games for clients worldwide. We have developed and launched over 15 titles across various platforms, including mobile, PC, and Linux.
We are currently working on dream projects that target broader scopes outside the mobile…
Additionally, since 2015, we have been co-organizing an annual event called Run Double Jump, which has gained popularity among independent game developers.
Last but not least, we are committed to raising industry awareness through talks and events in Egypt, as well as offering mentorship to teams in need.
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