About Game Design Week

Game Design Week is a hands-on educational experience designed to introduce participants of all ages to the creative and technical world of video game development. The event blends learning, experimentation, collaboration, and play, providing an inspiring environment where ideas evolve into real, interactive experiences. 


Through workshops, competitions, and team-based projects, participants explore game design principles, development fundamentals, storytelling, art, and problem-solving—while building confidence, creativity, and future-ready skills. Game Design Week is not just an event. It is a gateway into the gaming industry and the digital creative economy.
Our Mission
To inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of game designers and developers by providing accessible, world-class learning experiences that connect creativity, technology, and real-world industry practice.
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About the Organizer

Maysalward is the first mobile game developer in the MENA region, established in 2003, and one of the region’s most influential contributors to the gaming ecosystem. For more than24 years, Maysalward has played a central role in capacity building, empowering developers, studios, students, and institutions across the Middle East and beyond.

Through game production, training programs, academic partnerships, workshops, and regional initiatives, Maysalward has helped shape the next generation of game creators and digital innovators.

With over two decades of experience in technology and interactive entertainment, Maysalward brings deep industry knowledge, global best practices, and a strong commitment to nurturing local talent.

Why Maysalward

Participants of Game Design Week benefit from:

  • Leadership by seasoned industry professionals
  • Proven educational frameworks rooted in real production experience
  • A strong focus on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship
  • A learning environment that mirrors how games are made in the real world.