The number of Middle East gamers is believed to be over 100 million by David Ndichu December 19, 2020 A multi-billion-dollar industry and an enthusiastic audience. The script for gaming in the GCC writes itself. A recent report by Frost & Sullivan lays bare the potential for gaming as an economic catalyst. According to the research firm, gaming in the MENA region is estimated to be worth $4.5bn. The number of Middle East gamers is believed to be over 100 million. The GCC will account for about 1.5 per cent of the global gaming market revenue by 2025, the report adds. It places Saudi Arabia in the 19th position globally in gaming revenues in 2019, at an estimated $837m. The sector is expected to grow at a 22.5 per cent CAGR over 2019-2025.