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Savvy Games Group signs MoU with Bahrain university for gaming education

Savvy Games Group, a Saudi-based gaming and esports company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Technology Bahrain (UTB) to prepare students for careers in the gaming industry. The partnership, announced on October 20, 2026, aims to enhance talent development, education, and innovation in gaming and esports. It focuses on aligning academic programs with employer needs and providing students with practical skills. The agreement was signed by UTB president Dr. Hasan Ali Al Mulla and Savvy Games Group head of talent management Rami Busbait, with Bahrain's education minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma attending. The collaboration is expected to support the games ecosystem across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and address the growing demand for skills in game development, esports, and digital content creation.

• Savvy Games Group signed an MoU with University of Technology Bahrain (UTB) to prepare students for gaming careers.
• The partnership focuses on talent development, education, and innovation in gaming and esports.
• The agreement was signed by UTB president Dr. Hasan Ali Al Mulla and Savvy Games Group head of talent management Rami Busbait.

Brian Ward asked to remain as Savvy Games Group advisor

Brian Ward, the founding CEO of Savvy Games Group, has been asked to stay on as an advisor following his departure earlier this month. Ward, who led the Saudi gaming entity for five years, stated on LinkedIn that the company is entering a new phase of transformational growth and is no longer a startup. He expressed his willingness to continue supporting Savvy's mandate and Saudi Arabia's national games strategy, though it remains unclear if he has accepted the advisory role. During his tenure, Ward oversaw Savvy's $4.9 billion acquisition of Scopely in 2023 and expanded the company's global games and esports portfolio. PocketGamer.biz has reached out to Savvy for confirmation on the advisory position.

• Brian Ward has been asked to remain as an advisor to Savvy Games Group after stepping down as CEO.
• Ward served as Savvy's founding CEO for five years, starting in 2021.
• Savvy Games Group's $4.9 billion acquisition of Scopely occurred in 2023 under Ward's leadership.

Roblox launches Arabic social channels with Roblox Arabia

Roblox has launched Roblox Arabia, a new set of Arabic-language social media channels aimed at strengthening its presence in the Arab world. The initiative, announced by Mohamed El Sheakh, general manager for MENA and Türkiye, will provide Arabic content, news, and updates, as well as highlight regional creators, experiences, and communities. This move follows Roblox's recent expansion efforts in the region, including a memorandum of understanding with Savvy Games Group to grow Saudi Arabia's game development ecosystem and plans to establish a regional headquarters in Riyadh. The company has also been working on Arabic moderation capabilities, having previously kept chat disabled in much of the Middle East until moderation matures. Roblox Arabia will serve as a direct communication channel with Arabic-speaking players and creators.

• Roblox launched Roblox Arabia, a set of Arabic-language social media channels.
• The channels will provide Arabic content, news, and updates.
• Roblox Arabia will highlight regional creators, experiences, and communities.

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