Gaming industry needs more women in its ranks to become more ethical and less toxic, industry executives say

• The Middle East gaming industry is in growth mode, but it’s still lacking female developers and gamers, industry experts said during Fortune’s Most Powerful Women International conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. By not having enough women in these positions, games can become toxic and unethical.

The gaming industry in the Middle East is expanding, and it’s expected to grow rapidly throughout the next decade. In 2024, the Middle East gaming market was valued at $17 billion...