Abdullah bin Nasser Aldawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said: “The gaming and esports sector is one of the fastest growing, and we can see the ambitious plans of the Kingdom of ...

While the gaming industry feels incredibly fresh and cutting-edge, it is easy to forget its origins stretch back further than the 1972 launch of the Magnavox Odyssey, a product often cited as the ...

Saudi Arabia unveils world’s first gaming and esport 'district' at Qiddiya. ... the hub will allow gamers to live, work, and play, offering gaming-themed apartments and hotels. ...

The Esports World Cup aims to increase the gaming sector’s contribution to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by more than SAR50 billion and create 39,000 new jobs by 2030.

As of Q1 2025, Saudi Arabia had 167,500 hotel keys, with 61% already in high-end segments. Another 99,500 rooms are planned or under construction, and 78% of these will cater to the premium market.

Saudi Arabia's bold push into the gaming industry has taken another major step forward with Scopely's substantial acquisition of American game developer Niantic for £2.7 billion ($3.5 billion).