LOCAL GEMS

Apps and games made in Saudi Arabia

Discover great titles from these local developers.

Saudi Arabia’s developer community continues to flourish and make its mark in various fields, from fin-tech and fitness apps, to family-friendly, racing and multiplayer games. To get you started, we’ve hand-picked some of our favourite apps and games from the region.

Sabeel

This app is dedicated to aiding communication for autistic children. Sabeel creates cards that can help explain children’s needs, making it easier for kids to express their thoughts and communicate with their guardians.

Meet the creator: Developed by a talented group of graduates from the Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh, the app was designed with the belief that technology can help to reduce barriers to communication for autistic people.

Drahim

Trying to better manage your finances? Enter your expenses and income in Drahim to create an analysis of your spending habits. With a clearer understanding of your money and financial movements, it’ll be easier to start building your future savings.

Meet the creator: Sultan Alkhayal developed Drahim in 2021. He was the first Saudi to receive the Apple WWDC Scholarship. Drahim is also the first Saudi app to join the Y Combinator programme, which has helped launch some of the biggest startups in Saudi Arabia today.

Busira

Trading, shares and the stock market can often seem quite daunting. However, Busira provides a simulation environment where you can check out the real-time stock market and practise risk-free. Test out your trading decisions to gain a better insight into the world of trading.

Meet the creator: A talented group of graduates from the Apple Developer Academy developed Busira, with the goal of empowering people with the knowledge and awareness required to enter the Saudi stock market.

King of Steering

Put your drifting skills to the test and race your way across the finish line in a custom car in King of Steering. In this game, you can enjoy exhilarating races and realistic driving experiences in different modes and weather conditions – put on your seat belt and start your engine.

Meet the creator: King of Steering is developed by UMX Studio for Technology in Saudi Arabia.

Jalsat Ludo

Play this all-time classic game of Ludo with a modern twist. When you play Jalsat Ludo, you can compete with your friends and family in 1v1 or 2v2 games and more. Plan your next move wisely and level up to get to the top of the leaderboard.

Meet the creator: Jalsat Ludo was created by Nine66 in 2022. The game has since produced a number of in-game events and added new features, such as the companion pet that joins players on their journey across the board.

Kammelna

Looking for a place to play your favourite card games? Look no further. Kammelna is home to an array of popular card games, including Tarneeb and Baloot. Expect plenty of challenges and competitions for you to test your skills.

Meet the creator: Established in 2002, Remal Ventures is known for specialising in game, app and website development, as well as offering hosting services.

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