Schools explore global esports competition as Saudi students eye international stage
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Arab News · Saudi Arabia · Middle East
JEDDAH: For years, competitive gaming in Saudi schools lived largely in the margins — tucked into after-school clubs, weekend tournaments and debates over screen time. Now, a new global championship is offering students across the Kingdom a chance to swap casual play for international glory, representing both their schools and their country. EGAMES, billed by organizers as the first global esports competition open to all educational institutions — including government and private schools — is un
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