Savvy Games Group partners with AWS to boost Saudi Arabia’s games technology infrastructure
| Date | Type | Companies Involved | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | partnership | AWS Savvy Games Group | Not disclosed |
- AWS Skill Builder will deliver cloud and AI training to local game developers.
- Startups gain access to AWS Activate, offering resources, benefits, and growth support.
- Collaboration focuses on training, enablement, and networking for Saudi studios and professionals.
Savvy Games Group has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s games technology infrastructure and support local studios.
As part of the collaboration, AWS will back Saudi Arabia’s games sector through its Skill Builder program, offering cloud and AI training for developers.
Moreover, it will also grant access to AWS Activate, which provides startups with resources, benefits, and offers to grow their businesses.
Savvy and AWS will also collaborate on sector initiatives in the Kingdom, focusing on training, enablement, and networking to create more opportunities for local studios, teams, and professionals.
Creating opportunities
Savvy’s partnership with AWS aligned with Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy to upskill and grow talent in the KSA and grow its ecosystem.
“We are delighted to enter into this partnership with AWS, and look forward to working together to further grow and empower Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing ecosystem of game developers, technical experts, and creative minds," said Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward.
“I am sure that the aspiring talent we have in the Kingdom will make the most of these opportunities that our collaboration will bring about."
AWS global leader of industry business development Nina Walsh commented: “At AWS, we are committed to empowering the next generation of game developers with the tools, training, and cloud technology they need to innovate and scale globally.
“Through our collaboration with Savvy, we aim to help unlock the creative potential of Saudi Arabia’s gaming community, accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, and enable local talent to bring their visions to life for players around the world."
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