Observed Signal · Jul 15, 2026 · Partnership · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Savvy Games Group partners with King Salman Science Oasis
Savvy Games Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with King Salman Science Oasis to collaborate on education, innovation and game development in Saudi Arabia. To mark the agreement they launched the Next Gen Games Camp, themed "From Player to Game Maker," an interactive summer programme introducing young people to game design and practical STEM skills. The MoU covers cooperation on STEM initiatives, game development education, talent development programmes, events and competitions. The partnership aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia's games ecosystem and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy to build a pipeline of future talent in games, technology and innovation.
Regional partnership focused on talent development in the gaming sector; useful for building the Saudi games ecosystem and future audience/industry supply but not industry-shifting on a global AdTech scale.
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- Savvy Games Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with King Salman Science Oasis to collaborate on education, innovation and game development in Saudi Arabia.
- The organisations launched the Next Gen Games Camp under the theme "From Player to Game Maker."
- The Next Gen Games Camp is an interactive summer camp designed to introduce young people to the fundamentals of game design and practical STEM learning.
- Under the MoU, Savvy Games Group and King Salman Science Oasis will collaborate on STEM initiatives, game development education, talent development programmes, and shared events and competitions.
- The partnership is aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy to strengthen the pipeline of future talent in games and technology.
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