Saudi National Development Fund approves over $112m to support gaming, esports industry
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund approved over SR421 million ($112 million) in funding for the Esports and Gaming Financing Program by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, benefiting 82 entities across various sectors.
This funding supported the development of more than 127 games, thereby supporting the growth of the esports and gaming industry and improving the readiness and competitiveness of national companies.
This information was included in a report by the fund’s Esports and Gaming Financing Program, highlighting its key achievements since launch and its role in supporting the growth of esports and gaming as a promising sector of the Kingdom’s digital economy.
Funding boosts gaming sector growth
