Saudi crown prince unveils national strategy for esports, video games

Investment in video games is officially forming part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative for economic diversification.
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An Xbox games console and headset sit backstage at the 2015 Call of Duty European Championships at The Royal Opera House on March 1, 2015, in London, England. - Rob Stothard/Getty Images
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shared the kingdom's “National Gaming and Esports Strategy” Thursday, a plan to make Saudi Arabia a leader in the sector by 2030.

Salman said the initiative will contribute $13 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP and create 39,000 jobs by 2030. The strategy is part of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiative to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on oil, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. 

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