RIYADH: As the global spotlight turns to Riyadh for the 2025 New Global Sports Conference, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, president of the Saudi Esports Federation, sat down with Arab News for an exclusive interview outlining how the Kingdom is rapidly shaping the future of gaming, esports and traditional sports.
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Held alongside the largest esports tournament on the planet, the Esports World Cup, NGSC 2025 — which Arab News is an official media partner of — is more than a high-profile gathering; it is a strategic inflection point for an industry undergoing unprecedented transformation.
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According to Prince Faisal, the evolution of the global esports landscape is being driven by three transformative forces: AI integration, the professionalization of esports athletes and the fusion of gaming with education.
