Image via FIFAe Jeddah will host the FIFAe Finals 2026 from October 16 to 25, with three football esports world titles to be decided at the Abadi Al Johar Arena. The event will feature competitions in eFootball on console and mobile alongside Rocket League, with national teams qualifying through FIFAe’s international competition structure. Twelve nations will compete in each of the two eFootball tournaments, while 16 will contest the Rocket League competition. The eFootball t

Image via EStars Holiday Inn has partnered with educational esports company EStars to introduce dedicated gaming spaces at four hotels in Saudi Arabia. The Elite Gaming Pods have opened at Holiday Inn Riyadh Business District, Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Malaz, Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche and Holiday Inn & Suites Al Khobar. Each hotel has two pods equipped with MSI gaming PCs, next-generation consoles, curved monitors, gaming accessories and ergonomic seating. Guests can access gam

Image via Kingdom of Bahrain The Euro University of Bahrain held the closing ceremony of the Euro Game Jam 2026 gaming and eSports initiative, attended by Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Higher Education Council. Dr. Juma said such initiatives are a successful example of cooperation between higher education institutions and emerging sectors, providing students and young people with practical opportunities to

Team Falcons sped to a one-sided Rocket League victory in the Grand Final, winning 11 straight games to secure a long-sought-after trophy.