Riyadh, October 23, 2023, Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Bakr, CEO of the Quality of Life Program under Saudi Vision 2030, emphasized the significance of the recent announcement by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, regarding the Esports World Cup launch and the establishment of the Esports World Cup Foundation. This development reflects the remarkable growth of the esports and gaming sector in Saudi Arabia and aligns with the goals of Vision 2030.
Al-Bakr highlighted the role of electronic games and sports in enhancing the Kingdom's residents' quality of life, particularly in supporting and empowering youth, fostering entrepreneurship and startups, and fostering creativity and innovation. He also underscored the global growth of the sector and Vision 2030's aspiration to position Saudi Arabia as a leading global hub for esports and gaming.
