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Saudi Arabia

Why Saudi Arabia Should Own .esports
Why Saudi Arabia Should Own .esports
Saudi Arabia hosts the Esports World Cup in Riyadh next year. It offers a $75 million prize pool...
March 6, 2026
.esports
stc play: Saudi Telecom's Push to Become an Esports Platform
stc play: Saudi Telecom's Push to Become an Esports Platform
Saudi Telecom Company, or stc Group, controls much of the connectivity in Saudi Arabia...
March 5, 2026
Infrastructure
The ESL FACEIT Acquisition, What Saudi Arabia Bought (Assets, Control, Strategy)
The ESL FACEIT Acquisition, What Saudi Arabia Bought (Assets, Control, Strategy)
When Savvy Gaming Group (backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund) paid about $1.5B in 2022 t
March 4, 2026
Market
UAE vs Saudi Arabia, the Esports Soft Power Race in 2026
UAE vs Saudi Arabia, the Esports Soft Power Race in 2026
Esports has turned into a soft power contest, not just a pastime. Big tournaments now sell a country
February 24, 2026
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia's Global Esports Strategy, PIF Deals, Mega-Events, and the 2030 Plan
Saudi Arabia's Global Esports Strategy, PIF Deals, Mega-Events, and the 2030 Plan
Saudi Arabia has turned esports from a side bet into a state-backed project tied to Vision 2030.
February 22, 2026
Geopolitics