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Saudi Arabia launches Esports World Cup 2025: “This is a legacy that is going to last for decades”
“We did something amazing in 2024 with the Esports World Cup,” Saudi Esports Federation president Prince Faisal said
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Game on for $70m Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Esports World Cup begins in Saudi Arabia with prize pot of over $70m
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Cristiano Ronaldo named ambassador for $78m prize-pot Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo named global ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia, featuring over 2,000 pro players, 25 tournaments, and $70m prize pool
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Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025: $136,000 prizes, gaming tournaments, industry talks
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025 will be spotlight event for gaming industry in the UAE
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Middle East sports market to grow 8.7%, outpacing global average: PwC report
The sports sector in the Middle East is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by strategic investments, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, establishing the region as a continued global leader in sports
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Esports in India: Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Group to partner with BLAST for gaming business
The two will form a joint venture to conduct esports business in India
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ADIO, NIP Group join forces to set up global HQ in Abu Dhabi
The company will expand its capabilities across key business verticals in the region, including esports operations, creative studios, game publishing, and events
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The gamechanger: Turki Alfawzan, CEO of Saudi Esports Federation, on what it takes to build a global gaming superpower
Inside Turki Alfawzan’s mission to make Saudi Arabia a global esports powerhouse
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Gosu Academy announces UAE expansion to boost nation’s esports growth
Established by seasoned professionals, Gosu Academy started its journey in the US and Europe before expanding to Asia
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Saudi Arabia’s booming esports sector to add $13.3bn to GDP and create 39,000 jobs by 2030
Esports will become a major contributor to Saudi economy by the end of the decade
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Why the MENA region exemplifies gaming and esports’ socio-economic transformation credentials
Inclusive and empowering, the region today stands proudly as a gaming and esports epicenter with vast opportunities for all to pursue dreams, harness talent, and realize potential
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Saudi Arabia established as global esports hub with Olympic Games, World Cup and $13bn target with 39,000 jobs
Saudi Arabia is stepping forward as a global leader in esports events
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Saudi Arabia to host Olympic Esports Games 2025
The first official Olympic Esports Games will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2025
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Esports World Cup kicks off in Saudi Arabia with record $60m prize pot
Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia has record $60m prize fund
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Saudi Arabia to offer e-visa to Esports World Cup 2024 ticket-holders
Saudi Arabia announces 90-day visa for Esports World Cup 2024 ticket-holders
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GCC eSports League 2024 finals: Saudi, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar teams go head-to-head at Rocket League and Tekken 8
Saudi Esports Federation will host the GCC Esports League 2024 finals this month