Savvy Games Group collaborates with Alfaisal University to launch a new Game Design program for Saudi Arabia’s next generation of game makers

Riyadh – 5 February 2026: Savvy Games Group (“Savvy”), Saudi Arabia’s National Champion for Games and Esports, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Alfaisal University. The MoU establishes a new Game Design program. It will support local talent entering Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding games industry.

The program will be jointly delivered by Alfaisal University in partnership with Savvy Academy, Savvy’s flagship talent development initiative. Drawing on their respective strengths, the collaboration will combine curriculum development and industry insight. It will also enhance training facilities, including advanced hardware and laboratory upgrades. Alfaisal University will lead the academic offering and student experience. The first cohort is expected to commence in the 2026 academic year.

“Our partnership with Alfaisal University is another important step in developing Saudi talent for the games industry,” said Majed Al-Muhanna, Chief Human Resources Officer of Savvy Games Group. “Through Savvy Academy, we are creating educational pathways that help students progress to professional careers in game development. This supports the National Gaming and Esports Strategy and Vision 2030’s ambition to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for games.”

“At Alfaisal University, we are committed to academic excellence and preparing students for impactful careers in new and emerging fields,” said HRH Dr. Maha Bint Mishari Bin Abdulaziz AlSaud, Alfaisal University VP for External Relations & Advancement. “Partnering with Savvy Games Group will enable our students to receive direct support from a world-leading company in games and esports and give them access to hands-on experience that will set them up for success in this growing industry.”

This partnership follows similar collaborations between Savvy Academy and leading universities across the Kingdom. It reinforces Savvy’s commitment to fostering the next generation of Saudi talent and expanding local capabilities in game development.