Beyond Borders: How Mobile Games Unite the World | Dr.Nour Khrais | TEDxDabouq
How can a game on your phone connect millions across continents? Nour Khrais, a pioneer in the Middle East’s mobile gaming scene, reveals the powerful ways mobile games unite people beyond boundaries of geography, language, and politics.
With over twenty years of experience, Nour shares:- How mobile games build bridges across cultures
- The positive impact of gaming on gender equality, youth empowerment, and education
- Inspiring stories from work with refugee groups, schools, and international projects
- Why the MENA region is rising as a global leader in gamingNour’s message is clear: Mobile games are more than entertainment—they’re a shared language that brings us together and drives real-world change.
Discover how play can break barriers and inspire hope around the world. Nour Khrais is a visionary Jordanian entrepreneur and founder of Maysalward, the Middle East’s first mobile game studio.
With over 25 years of experience, he has reshaped the MENA gaming landscape through culturally tailored innovations.
He holds a Doctorate in World Trade, focusing on the impact of culture and localization on mobile game success in the MENA region, and has been honored by King Abdullah II with the third-degree Medal of Excellence. Nour has also received multiple prestigious awards, including the Mobile Legend Award in 2023.
His leadership and passion continue to fuel the growth of tech talent and the gaming industry across the Middle East. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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