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JEDDAH: Saudi entrepreneur Ayah Kattan is quietly reshaping the way motorsport fans in the Kingdom experience racing culture. 

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Savvy Games Group signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop national talent, build career pathways, and support the growth of startups in the gaming and esports sector.

The ambition is not to make animation that looks Japanese but rather to create high quality content filled with Saudi culture, history and identity. (Supplied) Short Url: 30 Aug 2026 01:08:25 GMT9 30 Aug 2026 01:08:25 GMT9

Middle Eastern entertainment powerhouse MBC Studios has expanded into the video game industry with the launch of MBC Game Studio.

Roblox is deepening its operations in Saudi Arabia, as creator earnings on its platform in the Kingdom grew 59% year on year, while total creator earnings globally surpassed $1.5 billion in 2025.

Roblox is set to launch a headquarters in Riyadh, which will bolster its creator initiatives across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Roblox has announced plans to open a headquarters in Riyadh to support its creator program in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

The entertainment world had a week of major comebacks, unexpected exits and surprising new projects, from a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel and a new Harry Potter casting to AI-generated music being banned from Australia’s charts, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.

France and Saudi Arabia have announced plans for a vast new €6 billion entertainment destination near Paris, in a landmark investment that could reshape the European theme park landscape and create one of the continent’s most ambitious new tourism developments.

Saudi-France pact commits €6 billion to build three theme parks near Paris. One park will be Dragon Ball Z manga-themed.