Savvy Games Group, Saudi Arabia’s video game and esports investment company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alfaisal University to launch a new Game Design program.

As per the official announcement, the new program is designed to help Saudi students build skills and find jobs in the fast growing games industry in the Kingdom. The first group of students is expected to start in the 2026 academic year.

The program will be delivered by Alfaisal University together with Savvy Academy, Savvy’s talent development arm. The two sides will work together to design the course and bring real industry experience into the classroom.

The partnership also aims to improve learning facilities, including new hardware and upgraded laboratories. Alfaisal University said that they will be responsible for the academic side of the program and the overall student experience.

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Majed Al-Muhanna, Chief Human Resources Officer of Savvy Games Group, said, “Our partnership with Alfaisal University is another important step in developing Saudi talent for the games industry. 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.”

HRH Dr. Maha Bint Mishari Bin Abdulaziz AlSaud, Alfaisal University VP for External Relations & Advancement, said, “At Alfaisal University, we are committed to academic excellence and preparing students for impactful careers in new and emerging fields. Partnering with Savvy Games Group will enable our students to receive direct support from a world-leading company in games and esports and give them access to hands-on experience that will set them up for success in this growing industry.”

This partnership follows similar collaborations between Savvy Academy and leading universities across the Kingdom. For example, last year Savvy Games Group partnered with King Abdulaziz University (KAU) to introduce specialised diploma programmes in games production and esports management. Similarly, the group formally signed an agreement with King Saud University to help students develop skills for careers in gaming and interactive entertainment.

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