Savvy Games Group and King Abdulaziz University partner to launch diplomas in games and esports

• Savvy's Level-Up program expands with new university collaboration to foster homegrown talent.
• The Program also supports Vision 2030 and the National Games and Esports Strategy.

Savvy Games Group and King Abdulaziz University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer specialised diplomas in Games Production and Esports Management in the KSA. 

The collaboration, which also includes Saudi Arabia’s National Champion for Games and Esports, aims to develop local talent and help them secure careers in esports and the games industry. 

Launching in the upcoming academic year, the new diplomas in Games Production and Esports Management will combine academic learning with industry expertise. 

This will help to equip students with key skills in game development and esports event management, two rapidly growing sectors in digital entertainment and technology.

New career pathways 

The MoU is part of Savvy Academy’s Level-Up programme, which aims to deliver vocational training in games and esports to Saudi university students through partnerships with educational institutions.

“This partnership with King Abdulaziz University is a key step in building local capabilities in game development and esports operations,” said Savvy Games Group chief human resources officer Majed Al-Muhanna. 

“This is part of our Savvy Academy initiative, through which we are enabling new pathways for the next generation of Saudi professionals to gain the skills and experience required to succeed and be a leader in this industry. 

“Our work directly supports the National Gaming and Esports Strategy and Vision 2030’s ambition of establishing Saudi Arabia as a global hub for games and esports.”

Dean of the Applied College Prof. Mohammed Balubaid commented: “This partnership with Savvy underscores our commitment to equipping students for careers in rapidly growing industries aligned with the Vision 2030. 

“As games and esports expand at an unprecedented pace, there’s a rising demand for talent that combines creative insight with operational excellence."