Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), has expressed pride and enthusiasm after signing a promising deal between the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The 12-year deal enables the Kingdom to host the first version of the Esports Olympics in 2025, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The prince congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and his Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, on this outstanding achievement that primarily reflects their commitment to leading the esports industry worldwide.
Bin Sultan highlighted that gaming and esports sector is currently witnessing unprecedented success due to the Saudi leadership’s exceptional support to the esports industry in the Kingdom.
“The Kingdom’s selection as the first historical host of the Olympic Games for Esports is a strategic extension of the Kingdom’s global leadership in esports and its tangible success in this growing sector,” the prince added.
He explained that the new partnership will empower the Kingdom to create a massive global platform for the sustainability and prosperity of the esports sector.
National Gaming and Esports Strategy
Bin Sultan indicated that the new deal crystalizes the significance of the National Gaming and Esports Strategy (NGES), launched by Mohammed bin Salman in 2022, to foster the Kingdom’s status as a center of the competitive gaming world by 2030.
“The competition will enhance our progress towards realizing the Vision 2030 objectives of diversifying the economy, growing the tourism sector, creating new jobs in various industries, and providing world-class entertainment for citizens, residents, and visitors alike,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohamad bin Salman said.
Last year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz established the Esports World Cup Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims at opening a new era of collaboration between esports stakeholders and enhancing the sector’s sustainability.
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