Steam Store Regional Guide: Middle East Native
Cross-reference Recommended Steam prices side-by-side across all currencies associated with this region. Check currency details, local taxation, and pricing strategies.
Side-by-Side Pricing Recommendations
Values represent standard Valve regional baseline recommendations| USD Price Tier | AED Price | SAR Price | QAR Price | KWD Price | ILS Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.99 | 4 AED | 5 SR | 5 QR | 0.35 KD | 4 ₪ |
| $4.99 | 20 AED | 22 SR | 22 QR | 1.60 KD | 20 ₪ |
| $9.99 | 40 AED | 45 SR | 45 QR | 3.20 KD | 40 ₪ |
| $14.99 | 60 AED | 67 SR | 67 QR | 4.80 KD | 60 ₪ |
| $19.99 | 80 AED | 90 SR | 90 QR | 6.40 KD | 80 ₪ |
| $29.99 | 120 AED | 135 SR | 135 QR | 9.60 KD | 120 ₪ |
| $39.99 | 160 AED | 180 SR | 180 QR | 12.80 KD | 160 ₪ |
| $49.99 | 200 AED | 225 SR | 225 QR | 16.00 KD | 200 ₪ |
| $59.99 | 240 AED | 270 SR | 270 QR | 19.20 KD | 240 ₪ |
| $69.99 | 280 AED | 315 SR | 315 QR | 22.40 KD | 280 ₪ |
| $99.99 | 400 AED | 450 SR | 450 QR | 32.00 KD | 400 ₪ |
Currency Profiles in this Group
AED (UAE Dirham)
Symbol: AED | Exchange Rate Baseline: 1 USD = 3.6700
Wealthy Gulf state. Pricing is set higher than other Middle East regions but carries a minor discount compared to USD.
Includes 5% UAE VAT which is deducted by Valve.
SAR (Saudi Riyal)
Symbol: SR | Exchange Rate Baseline: 1 USD = 3.7500
Large market by revenue in the Middle East. Recommendations are rounded to local integers.
Includes 15% Saudi VAT which is deducted by Valve.
QAR (Qatari Riyal)
Symbol: QR | Exchange Rate Baseline: 1 USD = 3.6400
High wealth market, pricing suggestions are kept near the USD conversion standard.
Digital services tax is collected where applicable.
KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar)
Symbol: KD | Exchange Rate Baseline: 1 USD = 0.3100
Highest valued currency unit. Prices appear small numerically but reflect high purchasing power.
No standard digital sales tax currently deducted.
ILS (Israeli New Shekel)
Symbol: ₪ | Exchange Rate Baseline: 1 USD = 3.7200
Mature economy, recommended pricing is slightly discounted from baseline exchange rate.
Includes 17% Israeli VAT which is deducted by Valve.
Frequently Asked Questions & Regional Strategy
Which countries and currencies are grouped under Middle East Native?
Native currencies of Middle Eastern countries. Currencies represented in this guide include: AED (UAE Dirham), SAR (Saudi Riyal), QAR (Qatari Riyal), KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar), ILS (Israeli New Shekel).
How does Steam calculate recommended regional prices for the MIDDLE-EAST region?
Valve's recommended regional prices are computed by evaluating local purchasing power, standard pricing of comparable local entertainment items, and currency conversion stability. Emerging markets within this group typically receive substantial discounts to fit local economic contexts.
Do developers have to apply these regional pricing suggestions?
No, recommended regional matrices on Steam are entirely optional guidelines. Developers can adjust prices for any of these currencies manually in the Steamworks pricing editor at any time.