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🚀 Saudi Arabia is making waves in the e-sports world! The E-Sports World Cup in Riyadh has set a new global standard, and I’m excited to share some of the incredible milestones achieved: Global Milestone: The launch of the E-Sports World Cup in Riyadh attracted 1 million visitors, including global sports icons like Ronaldo, Neymar Jr. and Jota. Record Viewership: The event recorded a staggering 177 million viewing hours, highlighting the immense potential of e-sports both locally and globally, with $16.5 million in prizes awarded during the first four weeks. Epic Prizes: Hosted at Boulevard Riyadh City, the tournament set new records, with a total of $60 million in prizes across several championships. Visionary Leadership: Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Foundation, emphasized the event’s success in uniting the world’s elite gamers, players, and clubs, capturing the attention of a global audience with over 3.4 billion gamers worldwide. Massive Engagement: The competitions ignited social media, generating over 1 billion impressions and 270 million video views, proving the rapid evolution of e-sports and Saudi Arabia’s growing leadership in hosting world-class events. #SMSports #DigitalMedia #EsportsWorldCup #Esports #Gaming

🎮 E-sports in Saudi Arabia: Leveling Up with Strategic Investments 🚀 Saudi Arabia is making bold moves in the e-sports arena, transforming the Kingdom into a global gaming powerhouse. Here are some key highlights: 💰 Investment: The country is investing a staggering $38 billion in the gaming and e-sports industry, aiming to create a vibrant ecosystem for gamers and developers alike. 📈 Growth: With an e-sports audience expected to reach 23.5 million by 2025, Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming a major player in the global gaming scene. 🏆 Tournaments: The Kingdom has already hosted international e-sports events like the Gamers8 festival, which attracted over 1.4 million attendees and offered a prize pool of $15 million. 🎓 Talent Development: Initiatives like the Savvy Games Group's plan to invest $1 billion in e-sports companies are set to nurture local talent and drive innovation. As Saudi Arabia continues to level up in e-sports, the opportunities for gamers, investors, and industry professionals are boundless. 🌟 #Esports #SaudiArabia #Gaming #Investment #Growth

Hosting the #Esports Olympics 2025 offers several benefits for Saudi Arabia: 1. Economic Growth: The event is expected to boost the local economy through tourism, hospitality, and associated services. 2. Global Recognition: It enhances Saudi Arabia’s global profile as a leader in digital and entertainment industries. 3. Job Creation: The event will create jobs in various sectors, from event management to media production. 4. Youth Engagement: It promotes digital skills and esports among the youth, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for cultural and recreational development.

Saudi Arabia is not just building stadiums, it is creating a legacy that extends beyond sports, contributing to economic diversification, societal well-being, and global influence. The Kingdom is empowering individuals on their journey to optimal health and wellness. Despite major challenges faced, there are opportunities and innovative technology being leveraged to meet the highest standards for athletes and spectators. Supported by FIFA and the Saudi Arabian Rugby Federation, the second edition of Stadiums and Sports Innovation Summit KSA is taking place on 20 - 21 May 2024 at Voco Riyadh. This year's edition promises to be an insightful exploration into the future of sports, and an immersive platform at the forefront of revolutionising the sports and stadiums industry. Download the brochure now to view the programme and list of speakers https://bit.ly/3SYFY9D #stadiumsksa #stadiumsaudi #sportsfacilities #sportsinnovation #stadiumsinnovation #stadiumksa acm - Advanced Conferences & Meetings

HUUUUUUUUGE NEWS for the Esports scene!

The new e-sports powerhouse === The budget hasn’t been announced, but it won’t be cheap. Already, Saudi Arabia has committed nearly $40 billion to make itself the center of the $184 billion gaming market by 2030. That’s more money than it’s spent so far on becoming a global player in soccer, golf and other sports. Against the backdrop of aggressive Saudi spending on leagues, stadiums and high-profile athletes in the US and Europe, investing more in video games may come as a surprise, but from the kingdom’s perspective, it’s a smart move. Gaming allows Saudi Arabia to capitalize on sports’ economic and soft power dividends without relying solely on countries that are skeptical of its human rights record. Why? Because e-sports is growing in regions that have their own reputational issues. Of the 3.4 billion video game players worldwide, 53% are in Asia. An additional 17% are in the Middle East and Africa, where player growth was over 12% in 2022. While Saudi Arabia’s track record deserves to be scrutinized, this particular effort at sporting dominance isn't going to be affected much by human rights concerns. #gaming #esports #videogameindustry

🏆 Get ready to witness history in the making at the Esports World Cup! This tournament brings a twist on trophies, offering a blend of innovation and tradition. Here's how it works: - **Keys and Trophies**: Every player gets a personalized key to signify their right to compete. Win a game, and you earn a game trophy to house your champion's key. - **The Totem**: All keys and trophies progress into the Totem, a permanent tribute to the tournament in Riyadh. Broken keys from eliminated teams become part of its history. - **Unique Rewards**: Champions choose three fallen opponents’ keys for the base of their trophy, adding a personal touch to their triumph. It's more than just a win or lose; it's a journey with mementos marking each step. Only one key will emerge victorious. Will it be yours? Share your thoughts and tell us about the trophies you've earned in your career! #EsportsWorldCup #GamingInnovation #ChampionMindset #Riyadh2023 #EsportsHistory #GameChangers

Always fun and epic to meet and work with Team Falcons. They'll have their massive Falcons Arena again at #EsportsWorldCup, which is their own dedicated venue to meet fans, do shows and we might even have quite a massive world premiere coming up... There is always space for a new fun, very innovative, actually quite Story driven multiplayer shooter challenging the giants of the industry and Jeff Lyndon, Henri Holm ⭐️ & iDreamsky Technology are ready to do exactly that - revamping the ecosystem, doing things a little smarter focusing on fan engagement & new revenue channels for esports orgs. If you ask me it wouldn't hurt to build new, next-gen revenue channels for esports teams, because the buiz is very sponsor dependent. We all love every brand that is supporting esports, but we also know that when the tides turn on the stock market, there might be a wave coming for the market. It's also a crazy cool game with a very unique style that will surprise a lot of people. Going to be a good ride. Things are heating up in Riyadh with only t-41 days till #EsportsWorldCup. Ladies & Gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts, Saudi Airlines is ready for liftoff :D #TeamFalcons #WorldPremiere #July2024

Abu Dhabi is gearing up to rival Saudi Arabia's sports city with the announcement of the world's first Esports Island. Priced at $280 million, this groundbreaking project is poised to redefine the gaming landscape. From a top-tier training facility to a vibrant business hub and even a BootCamp with a frat-house vibe, the island promises a unique gaming experience.     With a staggering 60 percent of the Middle East population identifying as gamers, the timing couldn't be better. True Gamers, a leading lounge network, is also throwing its hat into the ring, aiming to claim the title of 'world first.' Nestled near the bustling Al Seef area, Abu Dhabi's Esports project aims to cater to every gamer's whim, from intense training sessions to thrilling tournaments at the TG Arena.    Meanwhile,across the border, Saudi Arabia is making waves with its ambitious Esport district in Qiddiya City. With plans for state-of-the-art facilities, including an F1 track and numerous theme parks, it's poised to rival even the Vatican City in size. The competition is fierce to see who will emerge as the ultimate gaming destination, with hopes high for attracting millions of visitors annually. Hitanshi Kothari   #esport #island #sports #dubai #city #gamer #ai #artificalintelligence #business #saudiarabia #saudi 

It's not just the summer of sport right now, sport is definitely the future - there's a huge focus on prestige sporting events in the Kingdom, online and off. Digital gaming is as popular as Formula 1 and football. In fact, leisure and entertainment and fitness all form key parts of Vision2030. Do you run a business that would benefit from expansion? Are you curious about extending your reach to Saudi, but unsure what it takes to set up? There's no time like the present. Our Riyadh-based team has the answers to all of your questions about the practicalities of setting up a new branch of your sports and leisure business here in the Kingdom. #saudi #ksa #sportsinsaudi #corporateservices #peopleservices