Saudi e-sports sector to gain 150 new gaming clubs in $45 million investment deal

Saudi gaming market is expected to hit $2.8 billion by 2026

Last updated: January 22, 2024 | 20:19

Dhanusha Gokulan

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The company is currently organising tournaments between network clubs with up to 1,500 participants.

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The Saudi gaming market is expected to reach nearly $2.8 billion by 2026.

“The master franchise agreement with Nawaf Albishri represents a significant step towards popularising cybersports, as True Gamers aims to democratize eSports and make it accessible to a broader audience in Saudi Arabia and beyond,” said Anton Vasilenko, CEO and co-founder at True Gamers.

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