{"id":51156,"date":"2024-08-17T10:13:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T07:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=51156"},"modified":"2026-03-28T06:22:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T03:22:25","slug":"game-on-saudi-arabia-the-new-global-sport-conference-to-discuss-gaming-and-sports-as-the-kingdoms-gateway-to-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/game-on-saudi-arabia-the-new-global-sport-conference-to-discuss-gaming-and-sports-as-the-kingdoms-gateway-to-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Game On, Saudi Arabia\u2019: The New Global Sport Conference to discuss \u2018Gaming and\u00a0Sports as the Kingdom\u2019s Gateway to the World\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>H.E Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Saudi Arabia\u2019s Minister of Communications &amp; Information Technology<\/em><\/strong><em>, confirmed as a guest speaker at the panel discussion<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u2018The gaming and esports industry has been at the forefront of transforming the Kingdom\u2019s economic, social and cultural landscape into a dynamic hub of creativity and engagement\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<strong>HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman, Saudi Esports Federation.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u2018Saudi Arabia has foreseen the potential and positioned itself as a leader that enhances its global presence and fosters a spirit of collaboration and innovation\u2019 &#8211;\u00a0<strong>Brian Ward, CEO, Savvy Games Group.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday, August 17, 2024 \u2013 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:&nbsp;<\/strong>The New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC), themed \u2018The Future of Fandom\u2019,&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature a panel discussion exploring&nbsp;gaming and sports as Saudi Arabia\u2019s gateway to the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/H.E.-Eng.-Abdulla-Alsawaha-Saudi-Arabias-Minister-of-Communications-Information-Technology_ssict_1200_1421.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/H.E.-Eng.-Abdulla-Alsawaha-Saudi-Arabias-Minister-of-Communications-Information-Technology_ssict_1200_1421-865x1024.webp\" alt=\"H.E. Eng. Abdulla Alsawaha, Saudi Arabia\u2019s Minister of Communications &amp; Information Technology_ssict_1200_1421\" class=\"wp-image-51158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/H.E.-Eng.-Abdulla-Alsawaha-Saudi-Arabias-Minister-of-Communications-Information-Technology_ssict_1200_1421-865x1024.webp 865w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/H.E.-Eng.-Abdulla-Alsawaha-Saudi-Arabias-Minister-of-Communications-Information-Technology_ssict_1200_1421-253x300.webp 253w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/H.E.-Eng.-Abdulla-Alsawaha-Saudi-Arabias-Minister-of-Communications-Information-Technology_ssict_1200_1421-768x909.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/H.E.-Eng.-Abdulla-Alsawaha-Saudi-Arabias-Minister-of-Communications-Information-Technology_ssict_1200_1421-1080x1279.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/H.E.-Eng.-Abdulla-Alsawaha-Saudi-Arabias-Minister-of-Communications-Information-Technology_ssict_1200_1421.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">H.E. Eng. Abdulla Alsawaha, Saudi Arabia\u2019s Minister of Communications &#038; Information Technology<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Titled \u2018Game On, Saudi Arabia,\u2019 the panel will welcome\u00a0<strong>H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Saudi Arabia\u2019s Minister of Communications &amp; Information Technology,<\/strong>\u00a0as a guest speaker. This panel will focus on how gaming and esports align with the Kingdom\u2019s National Gaming and Esports Strategy to become a global hub in the sector by 2030. The high-level session will address how Saudi Arabia has rapidly become a leader in gaming and esports since the strategy was launched two years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRH-Prince-Faisal-bin-Bandar-Al-Saud-Chairman-of-the-Saudi-Esports-Federation_ssict_1200_1503.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRH-Prince-Faisal-bin-Bandar-Al-Saud-Chairman-of-the-Saudi-Esports-Federation_ssict_1200_1503-818x1024.webp\" alt=\"HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation_ssict_1200_1503\" class=\"wp-image-51159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRH-Prince-Faisal-bin-Bandar-Al-Saud-Chairman-of-the-Saudi-Esports-Federation_ssict_1200_1503-818x1024.webp 818w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRH-Prince-Faisal-bin-Bandar-Al-Saud-Chairman-of-the-Saudi-Esports-Federation_ssict_1200_1503-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRH-Prince-Faisal-bin-Bandar-Al-Saud-Chairman-of-the-Saudi-Esports-Federation_ssict_1200_1503-768x962.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRH-Prince-Faisal-bin-Bandar-Al-Saud-Chairman-of-the-Saudi-Esports-Federation_ssict_1200_1503-1080x1353.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/HRH-Prince-Faisal-bin-Bandar-Al-Saud-Chairman-of-the-Saudi-Esports-Federation_ssict_1200_1503.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside\u00a0<strong>H.E. Alswaha,<\/strong>\u00a0the panel session will feature the thoughts of\u00a0<strong>HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, the Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation; Brian Ward, the CEO of Savvy Games Group; Arnold Hur, the CEO of Gen.G Esports; and Mike Milanov, the Chairman of the Advisory Board for Gaming and Esports at Qiddiya.\u00a0<\/strong>Joe Pompliano, the Managing Partner of Pomp Investments will moderate it<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Arnold-Hur-CEO-of-Gen.G-Esports_ssict_1200_800.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"51160\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Arnold-Hur-CEO-of-Gen.G-Esports_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G Esports_ssict_1200_800\" class=\"wp-image-51160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Arnold-Hur-CEO-of-Gen.G-Esports_ssict_1200_800-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Arnold-Hur-CEO-of-Gen.G-Esports_ssict_1200_800-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Arnold-Hur-CEO-of-Gen.G-Esports_ssict_1200_800-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Arnold-Hur-CEO-of-Gen.G-Esports_ssict_1200_800-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Arnold-Hur-CEO-of-Gen.G-Esports_ssict_1200_800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"51161\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"Mike Milanov, Chairman of the Advisory Board for Gaming and Esports at Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800\" class=\"wp-image-51161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800-1080x1620.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mike-Milanov-Chairman-of-the-Advisory-Board-for-Gaming-and-Esports-at-Qiddiya_ssict_1200_1800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mike Milanov, Chairman of the Advisory Board for Gaming and Esports at Qiddiya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HRH Prince Faisal said:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWith Saudi Arabia opening its doors to the world, gaming and esports\u00a0have\u00a0been at the forefront of transforming the Kingdom\u2019s economic, social, and cultural landscape into a dynamic hub of creativity and engagement. \u2018Game On, Saudi Arabia\u2019 at the New Global Sports Conference will explore how this has been achieved and the next steps that are planned to ensure our gaming and esports journey fulfills the objectives of the National Gaming and Esports Strategy. We aim to become a global hub for gaming and esports, elevate the sector, contribute meaningfully to its development, and shape its future on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has invested heavily&nbsp;in&nbsp;the gaming and esports ecosystem to develop the sector into a fully functioning industry that&nbsp;caters&nbsp;to the interests of its local population. The investment is primarily aimed&nbsp;at fulfilling&nbsp;the passion of the country\u2019s youth for gaming and esports&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;around 67% of the nation\u2019s 35 million population are considered gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793-685x1024.webp\" alt=\"Brian Ward \u2013 CEO of SAVVY Games Group_ssict_1200_1793\" class=\"wp-image-51162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793-685x1024.webp 685w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793-201x300.webp 201w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793-768x1148.webp 768w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793-1028x1536.webp 1028w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793-1080x1614.webp 1080w, https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Brian-Ward-\u2013-CEO-of-SAVVY-Games-Group_ssict_1200_1793.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brian Ward \u2013 CEO of SAVVY Games Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brian Ward said:\u00a0\u201c<\/strong>The New Global Sports Conference comes at an ideal time, helping to conclude the Esports World Cup and serve as a platform to discuss Saudi Arabia\u2019s future for games and esports.\u00a0\u00a0Games can connect people of all backgrounds, ages, nationalities, genders, and abilities. Saudi Arabia, which has foreseen the potential, has positioned itself as a leader that enhances its global presence and fosters collaboration and innovation. \u2018Game On, Saudi Arabia\u2019 will highlight why global games investment is vital and enables people to play, learn, compete, and triumph together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by the Kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has become one of the few countries with a National Gaming &amp; Esports Strategy, highlighting its commitment to leading and innovating in this dynamic industry. This reflects the country\u2019s vision to position the Kingdom at the forefront of the global gaming landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gathering point for visionary leaders from the worlds of gaming, esports, technology, sports, entertainment, business, and investment, NGSC will welcome more than 60 global speakers and over 750 global delegates to Riyadh. Hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh&nbsp;At Kingdom Centre on August 24-25, NGSC will feature a series of enlightening discussions that will explore fan engagement in sports and esports, the evolving landscape of fandom, and its significant impact on the future of sports and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on the event and to stay updated on further announcements, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/newglobalsportconference.com\/\">New Global Sport Conference Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday, August 17, 2024 \u2013 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:&nbsp;The New Global Sport Conference 2024 (NGSC), themed \u2018The Future of Fandom\u2019,&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature a panel discussion exploring&nbsp;gaming and sports as Saudi Arabia\u2019s gateway to the world.&nbsp; Titled \u2018Game On, Saudi Arabia,\u2019 the panel will welcome\u00a0H.E. Eng. 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