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Blacknut Partners with Media Ranch to Expand Cloud Gaming Across the Middle East and North Africa


Paris - September 2, 2026.


New collaboration with regional mobile monetization leader will accelerate Blacknut's reach across MENA, with Jawwal becoming the first operator to launch the service.

Blacknut, the world's leading pure-player cloud gaming service, today announced a strategic partnership with MEDIA RANCH, one of the Middle East and North Africa's leading mobile payment, monetization and digital services providers. The collaboration marks another major step in Blacknut's regional expansion, making premium cloud gaming more accessible and convenient for millions of consumers across MENA through trusted telecom operators.

Blacknut Partners with Media Ranch to Expand Cloud Gaming Across the Middle East and North Africa

The first commercial deployment under the partnership will be with Jawwal, Palestine's leading mobile operator, giving its subscribers seamless access to Blacknut's catalog of more than 1,000 premium games through a simple, carrier-integrated experience. As demand for premium digital entertainment continues to grow across MENA, cloud gaming is emerging as an increasingly attractive opportunity for telecom operators looking to enhance customer engagement and create new recurring revenue streams.

By combining Blacknut's premium cloud gaming platform with MEDIA RANCH's extensive operator relationships and expertise in mobile payments, carrier billing and digital content distribution, the partnership removes barriers to access while allowing telecom operators to deliver a compelling entertainment offering to their subscribers. Media Ranch currently serves telecom operators across 14 countries in MENA, providing carrier billing, mobile payments, digital content distribution and value-added services. Its extensive regional footprint and deep operator relationships make it an ideal partner to accelerate Blacknut's expansion across the region.
Our mission is to make premium gaming accessible to everyone, wherever they choose to play. Media Ranch brings deep regional expertise and trusted operator relationships that make them an ideal partner as we expand across MENA. Starting with Jawwal, we're making premium cloud gaming easier than ever to access, without the need for dedicated gaming hardware.
- Olivier Avaro, CEO of Blacknut.

With more than 1,000 premium games instantly accessible across Smart TVs, PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones, Blacknut offers an all-you-can-play subscription that requires no downloads or installations. The service is designed for the entire household, featuring up to five player profiles and support for four simultaneous controllers.

We're excited to partner with Blacknut to bring one of the world's leading cloud gaming platforms to operators across the region. Cloud gaming is becoming an increasingly important entertainment category, and together we'll help operators deliver a premium gaming experience that is simple for consumers to access and enjoy.
- Representative Media Ranch

The partnership builds on Blacknut's continued investment in the Middle East and North Africa, where the company has established numerous partnerships with leading telecom operators to deliver premium gaming experiences through convenient subscription and carrier billing models. By leveraging MEDIA RANCH's regional expertise and operator ecosystem, Blacknut will continue expanding its footprint while simplifying access to cloud gaming for millions of new players.

About Blacknut - www.blacknut.com

Blacknut is the world's leading independent cloud gaming service dedicated to the general public, distributed both Direct to consumers and B2B through ISPs, device manufacturers, OTT services & Media companies. Blacknut offers the largest catalog of premium games with over 1000 titles via 150+ licensing partnerships carefully curated for players of all ages and genre preferences, all included in a monthly subscription. The service is available in more than 65 countries across Europe, Asia, LATAM, MENA, & North America on a wide range of devices, including mobiles, set-top-boxes and Smart TVs.

About Media Ranch - media-ranch.com/

Media Ranch is a leading provider of Mobile Operator VAS (Value Added Services) and innovative digital solutions. We empower telecom operators and businesses to harness the power of mobile technology, delivering services that enhance customer engagement, create new revenue streams, and drive digital transformation. With deep expertise in the telecom ecosystem, our solutions range from advanced messaging platforms and content services to customer authentication, billing integration, and interactive digital experiences. Whether you are a mobile operator seeking to expand your VAS portfolio or a business aiming to leverage mobile-first technologies.

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