In this episode, Will  is joined by Hani Hashem, co-founder and CEO of Fahy Studio – a trailblazing Saudi gaming studio at the heart of the Kingdom’s creative boom. From modding Pokémon games in his teens to helping shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s gaming ecosystem, Hani’s journey is one of vision, guts, and gameplay.

Together, they explore:

• How Vision 2030 is turning gaming into a national priority

• The realities of building games (and studios) from scratch

• The hidden challenges of mobile game development and publishing

• What it takes to go from strategy decks to successful titles

• Why Saudi is fast becoming a global gaming powerhouse

Whether you’re a curious outsider or a games industry vet, this episode is a deep dive into the thinking behind one of the region’s most exciting creative industries – from the inside.

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