Savvy Games Group, a Public Investment Fund company driving the growth of games and esports in Saudi Arabia, and King Abdulaziz University have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer specialized diplomas in games production and esports management to students. The collaboration will equip Saudi students with high-impact skills to help them pursue careers in the fast-growing games and esports industries.
This MoU lays the groundwork for a strategic partnership between Savvy and KAU, with a shared vision to develop national talent and empower the next generation of professionals in Saudi Arabia’s games and esports industry.
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The two diplomas — Games Production and Esports Management — will launch in the upcoming academic year.
Launching in the upcoming academic year, the two diplomas — Games Production and Esports Management — will provide high-quality learning to students, blending academic education with practical, industry-driven expertise. By enrolling into these programs, students will gain core competencies in managing game development projects and organizing professional esports events — two vital fields that are shaping the future of entertainment, technology, and digital experiences.
This partnership with King Abdulaziz University is a key step in building local capabilities in game development and esports operations, says Majed Al-Muhanna, Chief HR Officer at Savvy Games Group
“This partnership with King Abdulaziz University is a key step in building local capabilities in game development and esports operations,” said Majed Al-Muhanna, chief human resources officer at Savvy. “This is part of our Savvy Academy initiative, through which we are enabling new pathways for the next generation of Saudi professionals to gain the skills and experience required to succeed and be a leader in this industry. Our work directly supports the National Gaming and Esports Strategy and Vision 2030’s ambition of establishing Saudi Arabia as a global hub for games and esports.”
Prof. Mohammed Balubaid, dean of the Applied College, added: “This partnership with Savvy underscores our commitment to equipping students for careers in rapidly growing industries aligned with Vision 2030. As gaming and esports expand at an unprecedented pace, there’s a rising demand for talent that combines creative insight with operational excellence. Through this collaboration, students are expected to be exposed to real-world opportunities such as potentially supporting major international events like the Esports World Cup hosted in Saudi Arabia. We’re proud to offer our students these pathways and contribute to shaping the Kingdom’s digital future.”
The MoU is part of Savvy Academy’s Level-Up program that is designed to provide vocational training in games and esports to university students in Saudi Arabia by partnering with renowned educational institutions.
