Observed Signal · Nov 2, 2026 · Policy Update · Source: GamesIndustry.biz · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Saudi-backed Kingdom of Gaming event delayed to 2027
Kingdom of Gaming, a new Saudi government-backed games industry event, has been delayed from its original December 1-3 dates in Riyadh to an unspecified date in 2027. The event's website and social accounts were quietly updated to read "Coming in 2027" without any public announcement. The delay is attributed to escalating regional conflict following the US and Israel's war with Iran, which has led to Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport. Informa, the parent company of event organizer Tahaluf, reported that the disruption has forced it to reschedule further events and assume no further revenue in Saudi Arabia this year. The event had promised over 20,000 attendees, 500 studios, and 200 investors, with companies like Ubisoft and Roblox on the line-up. The Saudi government-linked venture builder Levelz Gaming Group acknowledged the delay, citing the current situation.
This news is about a regional gaming industry event being delayed due to geopolitical conflict. While it affects the events sector, it is not directly relevant to AdTech/MarTech or advertising technology. The gaming industry interest is peripheral, and no advertising or marketing technology implications are discussed.
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- Kingdom of Gaming event delayed to 2027 due to regional conflict.
- Event website updated to 'Coming in 2027' without official announcement.
- Informa rescheduled Cityscape Global to January 2027 and Global Health Exhibition to October 2027.
- Informa assumes no further revenue in Saudi Arabia this year.
- Event had promised over 20,000 attendees, 500 studios, and 200 investors.
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