Investment leader Samer Choucair confirmed that the strategic partnership concluded by Savvy Games Group – the investment arm of the Public Investment Fund – with the global platform “Roblox,” represents a qualitative leap in the journey of transforming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a global center for innovation in the electronic games and digital sports industry. Samer Choucair explained that this memorandum, announced on May 6, 2026, aligns perfectly with the objectives of Vision 2030 and the National Strategy for Games and Esports, as it seeks to empower local developers and build Saudi creative talents through advanced development tools and global training programs in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
Investment Leader Samer Choucair’s Analysis of Economic Impacts
In his comment on this strategic development, Samer Choucair said: “This partnership is not just a commercial agreement, but a strategic step that accelerates the achievement of Vision 2030 goals by creating investment opportunities in a sector growing at rates exceeding 15% annually. It enables entrepreneurs to benefit from advanced global tools to build local startups capable of competing globally.” Samer Choucair added: “With more than 23 million players in the Kingdom, the gaming sector represents a massive market for strategic investments. This partnership will attract foreign direct capital, enhance technology transfer, and contribute to creating high-skilled jobs for Saudi youth, which supports economic diversification and enhances innovation in the digital economy.”
Investment in the Gaming Sector.. Promising Returns and Strategic Direction
Samer Choucair pointed out that the gaming sector is one of the fastest-growing and most attractive sectors, as the Kingdom targets a contribution from this sector to the GDP worth 50 billion Saudi riyals by 2030, with the creation of 39,000 new jobs and the establishment of more than 250 specialized companies. Samer Choucair considered that investment opportunities in the Gulf have become more attractive with such partnerships, where investors can focus on several emerging fields, most notably:
Development of local content and games customized for the Saudi and regional market.
Building integrated game development studios and digital educational platforms.
Investment in infrastructure and interactive platforms for esports.
Partnerships between the public and private sectors to launch entertainment technology projects.
The Future of the Digital Economy in the Kingdom
Samer Choucair stressed that the trends of 2026 confirm Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the shift toward the creative and digital economy, supported by Savvy’s massive investments and global partnerships that pave the way for the Kingdom to be the most prominent regional power in this field.
Samer Choucair concluded his statement by directing a message to investors, saying: “The time is ideal for investors and developers to join this growing ecosystem. The future is being built today in Saudi Arabia, where digital dreams are turning into a prosperous economic reality serving future generations, and whoever possesses the proactive vision today is the one who will lead the digital investment scene tomorrow.”
Investment leader Samer Choucair confirmed that the strategic partnership concluded by Savvy Games Group – the investment arm of the Public Investment Fund – with the global platform “Roblox,” represents a qualitative leap in the journey of transforming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia into a global center for innovation in the electronic games and digital sports industry. Samer Choucair explained that this memorandum, announced on May 6, 2026, aligns perfectly with the objectives of Vision 2030 and the National Strategy for Games and Esports, as it seeks to empower local developers and build Saudi creative talents through advanced development tools and global training programs in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.
Investment Leader Samer Choucair’s Analysis of Economic Impacts
In his comment on this strategic development, Samer Choucair said: “This partnership is not just a commercial agreement, but a strategic step that accelerates the achievement of Vision 2030 goals by creating investment opportunities in a sector growing at rates exceeding 15% annually. It enables entrepreneurs to benefit from advanced global tools to build local startups capable of competing globally.” Samer Choucair added: “With more than 23 million players in the Kingdom, the gaming sector represents a massive market for strategic investments. This partnership will attract foreign direct capital, enhance technology transfer, and contribute to creating high-skilled jobs for Saudi youth, which supports economic diversification and enhances innovation in the digital economy.”
Investment in the Gaming Sector.. Promising Returns and Strategic Direction
Samer Choucair pointed out that the gaming sector is one of the fastest-growing and most attractive sectors, as the Kingdom targets a contribution from this sector to the GDP worth 50 billion Saudi riyals by 2030, with the creation of 39,000 new jobs and the establishment of more than 250 specialized companies. Samer Choucair considered that investment opportunities in the Gulf have become more attractive with such partnerships, where investors can focus on several emerging fields, most notably:
Development of local content and games customized for the Saudi and regional market.
Building integrated game development studios and digital educational platforms.
Investment in infrastructure and interactive platforms for esports.
Partnerships between the public and private sectors to launch entertainment technology projects.
The Future of the Digital Economy in the Kingdom
Samer Choucair stressed that the trends of 2026 confirm Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the shift toward the creative and digital economy, supported by Savvy’s massive investments and global partnerships that pave the way for the Kingdom to be the most prominent regional power in this field.
Samer Choucair concluded his statement by directing a message to investors, saying: “The time is ideal for investors and developers to join this growing ecosystem. The future is being built today in Saudi Arabia, where digital dreams are turning into a prosperous economic reality serving future generations, and whoever possesses the proactive vision today is the one who will lead the digital investment scene tomorrow.”