Programs
Creating Gaming Entrepreneurs in video gaming industry
8:00am-4:00pm, 09/07/2023, 6 Months, KSA or Jordan
MCIT seeks to enrich and build the video game development sector , In this regard, MCIT launched Developing Gaming Entrepreneurs program with execution partners UMX studio and Tamatem publisher in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The main objective of this program to qualify entrepreneurs on job training for six months. Allowing entrepreneurs gain real experience of the process to develop video game and entrepreneurship in the top gaming studio and publisher in the region. Thus, the program would enable entrepreneurs in their journey to start their own gaming studios.
- UMX Studio is a leading mobile game development company that was established in Jan 2014. The company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, With over 60 staff members, UMX Studio has a talented team of developers, designers, and other professionals who are dedicated to creating high-quality mobile games.
Tamatem is a mobile games publisher, it is the leader in the MENA market with over than 150 million game downloads, 3.5 million monthly active users and over than 50 published games. We work closely with international studios and developers, to localize and make their games culturally relevant to the Arabic-speaking gamer. Our experience in localization, translation, user acquisition, distribution, monetization, managing and supporting the player community enables us to get international mobile games at the top of the charts in the Arabic-speaking market, which ensuring the success and revenue of the games.
30/04/2023
6/6/2023
22/06/2023
09/07/2023
FAQs
Game designer, developer and artist
The program starts July 2023
Email will be the primary method of communication. Make sure you enter your primary (most used) email correctly and check it regularly. Acceptance emails will be sent no later than June 22nd.
No. The program requires physical presence at the program premises in Riyadh City or Amman city throughout the duration of the program.
14 skill test graduates will be accepted
Zero. There are no fees for participation, however, the participants must demonstrate commitment to participate throughout the program.
Previous game development experience is a requirement; however, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a passion for game development, an entrepreneurial spirit, and prior experience (games or non-games) in the primary roles they apply to whether that experience is gained as a hobbyist or in an academic or professional setting.
Participant selection will involve an application review followed by applicant interviews if needed. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee including MCIT and a panel of experts drawn from our pool of mentors. After you submit your application, look out for interview requests sent via email