Savvy Games Group and King Saud University announce partnership to develop the next generation of talent in games and esports

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 1 December 2025 – Savvy Games Group (“Savvy”), Saudi Arabia’s National Champion for Games and Esports, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Saud University (“KSU”), one of the Kingdom’s leading academic institutions, to collaborate on developing future talent in games and esports.

The MoU establishes a framework for joint initiatives that support skill development, promote knowledge exchange, and create pathways for students to gain exposure to the games and interactive entertainment industry. Through this partnership, Savvy and KSU will explore opportunities to design high-quality programs and learning experiences for students in relevant fields.

“This partnership with King Saud University reflects our commitment to building the next generation of talent that will help shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s games and esports sectors,” said Majed Al-Muhanna, Chief Human Resources Officer at Savvy Games Group. “Working with one of the country’s most respected universities allows us to further advance the goals of the Savvy Academy and support the delivery of the National Gaming and Esports Strategy as part of Vision 2030.”

“KSU is dedicated to providing our students with advanced learning opportunities that prepare them for emerging industries and future careers. Our collaboration with Savvy Games Group will help equip our students with exposure to one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors and expand their professional horizons,” said Dr. Abdulmajeed Alameer, Dean of the College of Computer and Information Sciences at King Saud University.

The partnership is part of Savvy Academy’s broader efforts to work with leading universities across Saudi Arabia to deliver world-class training and expand the local talent pipeline for gaming, esports, and digital creative fields. It also aligns with the Kingdom’s wider ambitions to diversify the economy, develop human capital, and empower youth with future-ready capabilities.