Honor named official smartphone partner for Gamers8

Dubai: Honor has been announced as the official smartphone partner for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s largest gaming and esports festival.

As part of the main partner agreement, Honor will provide all mobile phones for the festival and its esports competitions. Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the festival runs for eight weeks from July 6 at Boulevard Riyadh City and features top gaming titles complemented by live music from star acts and a multitude of activities and attractions.

Additionally, the PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI), which takes place from July 11 to July 16, will be exclusively played on Honor smartphones.

“The partnership agreement will see a series of summer activities and activations take place that both parties are looking forward to immensely,” said Turki Alfawzan, CEO, Saudi Esports Federation. “Gaming fans in particular will enjoy watching the PUBG MOBILE World Invitational tournament taking place on Honor phones – the reaction to this news from the competition’s professional players has been unanimously positive.”

The participating teams will use the Honor Magic5 Pro, a device known for its advanced features, enhancing the gaming experience for players.

“Honor understands the needs of tech-savvy users in the Saudi Market particularly in the realm of gaming,” said Daniel Wang, President, Honor Middle East & Africa. “By providing them with cutting-edge devices like the Honor Magic5 Pro, we aim to elevate their gaming experiences to new levels and cater to their ever-changing requirements.”

Honor will also have a booth at the venue to promote its latest products and engage with gaming fans. Gamers8: The Land of Heroes has a prize pool of $45 million – triple that of Gamers8 last year. The festival concludes with the Next World Forum, a gaming and esports forum held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center on August 30-31, that brings together sector leaders and experts from around the world.