Esports MENA

Huawei AppGallery and Tarbi3ah Challenge Conclude Riyadh Baloot Finals
Over 3,800 players competed in the latest Baloot tournament organized by Huawei AppGallery and Tarbi3ah Challenge, concluding with live finals in Riyadh.

Roblox Establishes Regional Headquarters in Riyadh to Expand MENA Presence
Roblox has selected Riyadh as its regional headquarters for MENA, expanding investments in local creators and STEM education programs across Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Esports Federation Signs MoU with BSF to Strengthen Sector Financing
The Saudi Esports Federation signed an MoU with BSF to integrate executive banking, tournament sponsorships, and digital systems into competitive gaming.

Saudi Arabia Approves $112 Million for Gaming and Esports Development
Saudi Arabia approved $112 million in financing for the gaming sector, supporting 82 entities and 127 games under Vision 2030 diversification goals.

LEAP26 to Host Esports 2.0 Panel on Industry Growth and Operations
ESL FACEIT Group CEO Niccolo Maisto will lead the Esports 2.0 panel at LEAP26 on August 31, discussing the operational evolution of competitive gaming.

Saudi Communications Minister Meets Riot Games CEO in Paris to Discuss Gaming Sector Growth
Saudi Minister Eng. Abdullah Alswaha met with Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja in Paris to discuss game development and expanding player experiences.

stc Group Concludes Esports World Cup 2026 Partnership as Paris Hosts Grand Final
stc group concludes its third year as Founding Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 as the Paris grand final draws over 2,000 players and 200 clubs.

Bigo Live Partners with Esports World Cup 2026 to Stream Interactive Content in MENA
Bigo Live has partnered with the Esports World Cup 2026 to deliver interactive streams, watch parties, and exclusive rewards to gaming communities across the MENA region.
