Tamatem
Amman-based publisher localising mobile games for Arabic-speaking players
Based in Amman, founded 2013
The numbers
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Why it matters
Tamatem is one of the largest mobile game publishers for Arabic speakers, with more than 70 localised games and over 300 million downloads. Its 2021 Series B was led by Krafton, the company behind PUBG, and in 2026 it bought ad-tech firm Playable Factory as it expands beyond publishing.
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Founders
On Founding MENA
Tamatem: Hussam Hammo
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