Zain Iraq Hosts PUBG Mobile National Championship, Reinforcing its Leadership in Youth Empowerment and Esports Development

Zain Iraq Hosts PUBG Mobile National Championship, Reinforcing its Leadership in Youth Empowerment and Esports Development


  • PMNC Iraq – Spring 2025 gathers Iraq’s top gaming talents
  • In partnership with PUBG MOBILE ESPORTS MENA
  • IQD 20 million in prize pool awarded to winners
  • Over 7,000 participants from across the country
  • Held in collaboration with HONOR, the leading global smartphone brand.

Baghdad, Iraq | May 2025:

Zain Iraq, a leading company in mobile telecommunications and innovation and part of Zain Group operating across the Middle East and Africa, reaffirms its commitment to empowering Iraqi youth and fostering the local esports ecosystem by hosting the grand finals of the PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) Iraq – Spring 2025 at its headquarters in Baghdad.

This year’s tournament witnessed widespread participation, with 7,319 players from across Iraq competing in thrilling qualifying rounds. The top teams advanced to the finals, which were held in an interactive and vibrant environment that reflected the spirit of digital innovation at Zain Iraq's headquarters.

Emre Gurkan, CEO of Zain Iraq, stated:

"At Zain Iraq, we believe our youth are the driving force of our digital future. Through our ongoing support of esports tournaments like PMNC, we remain committed to supporting and creating real platforms where talented players can showcase their skills and pursue their ambitions on both the local and global stages."

He added: "The esports industry is growing rapidly, and we are proud to be at the forefront of supporting this dynamic sector in Iraq through our Zain Esports platform. It gives Iraqi gamers real opportunities to compete in regional and international tournaments."

 Debo Zahangk, General Manager of HONOR Iraq, stated:

“At HONOR, we believe technology is a powerful enabler for youth. Through our partnership with Zain Esports, we aim to empower young gamers by providing them with the tools they need to pursue their passion and achieve their goals. We’re committed to sharing our expertise to elevate gaming experiences and support player development through competitions and tournaments. With our latest innovation, the HONOR 400, we’re giving gamers the edge to compete regionally and globally and helping advance Iraq's esports landscape.”

The tournament featured a prize pool of IQD 20 million, along with additional rewards including direct seat for the PUBG Mobile Super League (PMSL) for the first-place team. The second to fifth places teams will continue their journey through the PMSL play in qualifiers.

The championship also marked a strategic collaboration with HONOR, the leading global smartphone brand, as the official sponsor of the tournament. This partnership included joint marketing efforts, digital campaigns, and promotional activities with prominent gaming influencers, all in support of the local gaming and esports community.

Through this initiative, Zain Iraq reaffirmed its continued commitment to youth empowerment by offering advanced digital platforms that help develop their capabilities and enable them to shine both locally and internationally. The initiative also aligns with Zain’s broader strategy to support digital innovation and grow the esports community in Iraq and the region.