Play00:47Esports World Cup reaches Paris finaleGovernments increasingly bank on video game tournaments with deep ties to artificial intelligence
French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended the Esports World Cup finals in Paris, marking the tournament's first event outside Riyadh.
Chinese team AG.AL claimed victory at the tournament, defeating two-time defending champions Team Falcons in the seven-week competition spanning 24 online games.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund joined a consortium that acquired Electronic Arts for $55 million, marking the kingdom's largest push into the global gaming industry.
The tournament's relocation to Paris was partly driven by concerns over the US-Iran regional conflict, with French officials describing the event as a "win-win" for both nations.
