Mad Hook’s Hazim Al-Hanbali calls for more collaboration in MENA games

The CEO identifies fundraising as a major constraint in Jordan. He also sees potential in the region’s independent teams and culturally rooted projects.

In the interview, Al-Hanbali argues that studios would benefit from cooperating rather than treating every neighbouring team as a rival. He describes a mixed regional market, with some businesses growing while others shrink or close. These are observations from one operator, not a statistical assessment of every MENA country. The useful discussion is how access to capital, international publishing and peer relationships can reinforce each other for smaller studios.