Sony has announced the Middle East North Africa Hero Project (MENA Hero Project) designed to identify promising local developers and support them in bringing compelling gaming experiences to global communities. Great news for North African developers.

Announced on the SIE website, the MENA Hero Project will support game developers based in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia.

As part of our evolving journey to ensure that PlayStation remains the best place to play, we’re committed to developing regional incubator programs capable of identifying new and diverse developers worldwide. The MENA Hero Project is fueled by this commitment and our belief in the MENA gaming market.

Through mentorship, training, and project-based investment, SIE strives to lower the barrier of entry and showcase the most incredible talents emerging from this region.

Interested developers can read the FAQ and submit their applications via the PlayStation website.