Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Takes eSports to New Heights with World Cup

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RIYADH, Oct 23: The Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has officially declared the launch of the Electronic Sports World Cup, an event of unparalleled scale globally. Commencing in the summer of 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host this grand annual spectacle.

This tournament marks a pivotal platform for the advancement of the gaming and electronic sports industry, a sector experiencing remarkable growth. It will further cement Saudi Arabia’s standing as a premier hub for top-tier sporting and international competitions.

In addition to this announcement, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed the establishment of the Electronic Sports World Cup Foundation, a non-profit organization entrusted with the organization of this tournament. This foundation will serve as the driving force for propelling the gaming and electronic sports sector into a new era of collaboration, uniting all key stakeholders to harness the full potential of this domain and stimulate its growth and sustainability.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed, “The Electronic Sports World Cup represents a natural progression in Saudi Arabia’s quest to become the global epicenter for gaming and electronic sports. It promises to deliver an unparalleled experience, surpassing anything previously witnessed in this realm.”

The tournament will be a cornerstone in realizing the strategic goals of the gaming and e-sports sector, aiming to contribute over 50 billion riyals to the Gross Domestic Product by 2030, generating 39,000 fresh job opportunities within the sector. Furthermore, this event will transform Riyadh into the capital of electronic gaming. The tournament will be held in state-of-the-art facilities, accompanied by a multitude of activities and events, presenting a unique opportunity to attract a new demographic of visitors with a vested interest in the electronic gaming sector. This initiative is poised to invigorate the tourism sector in the city of Riyadh during the summer months.

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