Egypt’s gaming market is expanding rapidly, but limited investment and talent migration could slow the sector’s growth as artificial intelligence changes how games are created and played.
The market exceeded $912M in 2025 and is projected to reach nearly $1.8B by 2034, according to IMARC estimates cited by Egypt’s Cabinet Information and Decision Support Center. The Egyptian E-Sports Federation estimates that around 40 million Egyptians play games, spending more than $800M and generating about 2 million hours of gameplay each day.
Despite the large audience, the country has relatively few gaming companies. Maged Farrag, creative and managing partner at Egyptian immersive technology company 5dVR and co-founder of VR entertainment venture UBR, said many local developers are self-taught and the industry lacks funding, exposure and government support.
He also pointed to a potential talent drain to wealthier Gulf markets, including Saudi Arabia, which has been recruiting gaming technology professionals.
Several Egyptian universities have added electronic gaming to their curricula, while the country’s digital services and national AI strategies could support skills development and startups, according to government reports.
Rania Zakaria, commercial director at 5dVR, said AI could help Egyptian studios develop games rooted in the country’s cultural heritage and reach international audiences.
Source: Bastille Post
