Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Savvy Games Group, the Saudi gaming and e-sports company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alfaisal University to foster local talent entering the Saudi gaming industry.
Under the MoU, both entities will launch a new Game Design program that will be delivered by Alfaisal University in partnership with Savvy Academy, Savvy’s flagship talent development initiative, according to the official statement.
The collaboration includes developing curriculum and industry insight, and enhancing training facilities, including advanced hardware and laboratory upgrades.
Majed Al-Muhanna, Chief Human Resources Officer of Savvy Games Group, said: “Through Savvy Academy, we are creating educational pathways that help students progress to professional careers in game development. This supports the National Gaming and Esports Strategy and Vision 2030’s ambition to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for games.”
Savvy Group is committed to driving long-term growth and innovation in the games and esports industry through strategic acquisitions, investments, and partnerships. It manages a substantial $38 billion fund dedicated to bolstering this growing sector.
In January, the PIF-owned group signed an MoU with NEOM to nurture Saudi gaming startups from incubation to acceleration.