Saudi Esports Federation Chairman Highlights National Unity and Youth Investment at Sports Investment Forum

Riyadh, April 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), underscored the enduring unity and loyalty between the Saudi leadership and its people, describing it as a foundation for national development and prosperity.

Speaking during a panel session at the Sports Investment Forum (SIF) held yesterday, Prince Faisal emphasized that this relationship reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to the well-being and progress of its citizens. “It represents the real investment and serves as the cornerstone for development, progress, and renaissance,” he said.

Prince Faisal also highlighted the Kingdom’s strategic investment in the esports and electronic games sector, noting that the establishment of the Saudi Esports Federation was a key component of this initiative. The move, he explained, aims to develop youth skills, create state-of-the-art infrastructure, produce competitive champions, and launch international initiatives that reinforce the Kingdom’s global position in the gaming industry.

“Saudi Arabia is now emerging as a regional and global hub for esports,” Prince Faisal stated, adding that these efforts align with the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, including economic diversification and enhancing the local economy through non-traditional sectors such as gaming and entertainment.

The Sports Investment Forum brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of sports in the Kingdom, including emerging sectors like esports, which are gaining increasing recognition as engines of economic and cultural growth.