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Savvy Games Group, a Public Investment Fund company driving the growth of games and esports in ��������, and King Abdulaziz University have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer specialized diplomas in games production and esports management to students. The collaboration will equip Saudi students with high-impact skills to help them pursue careers in the fast-growing games and esports industries.
This MoU lays the groundwork for a strategic partnership between Savvy and KAU, with a shared vision to develop national talent and empower the next generation of professionals in ��������’s games and esports industry.

Launching in the upcoming academic year, the two diplomas — Games Production and Esports Management — will provide high-quality learning to students, blending academic education with practical, industry-driven expertise. By enrolling into these programs, students will gain core competencies in managing game development projects and organizing professional esports events — two vital fields that are shaping the future of entertainment, technology, and digital experiences.

“This partnership with King Abdulaziz University is a key step in building local capabilities in game development and esports operations,” said Majed Al-Muhanna, chief human resources officer at Savvy. “This is part of our Savvy Academy initiative, through which we are enabling new pathways for the next generation of Saudi professionals to gain the skills and experience required to succeed and be a leader in this industry. Our work directly supports the National Gaming and Esports Strategy and Vision 2030’s ambition of establishing �������� as a global hub for games and esports.”
Prof. Mohammed Balubaid, dean of the Applied College, added: “This partnership with Savvy underscores our commitment to equipping students for careers in rapidly growing industries aligned with Vision 2030. As gaming and esports expand at an unprecedented pace, there’s a rising demand for talent that combines creative insight with operational excellence. Through this collaboration, students are expected to be exposed to real-world opportunities such as potentially supporting major international events like the Esports World Cup hosted in ��������. We’re proud to offer our students these pathways and contribute to shaping the Kingdom’s digital future.”
The MoU is part of Savvy Academy’s Level-Up program that is designed to provide vocational training in games and esports to university students in �������� by partnering with renowned educational institutions.

Tamimi Markets, a prominent name in ��������’s retail sector, and Yellow Door Energy, a sustainable energy partner for businesses in the Middle East and Africa, have signed a solar lease agreement to provide clean electricity to Tamimi Markets’ distribution centers in Jeddah and Dammam.
The solar project has a combined capacity of 900 kWp, with 465 kWp allocated to the Jeddah fulfillment center and 435 kWp to two facilities in Dammam. More than 1,500 high-efficiency bifacial solar panels will be installed across approximately 7,200 square meters of rooftop space. The solar power plants are expected to generate 1.5 million kilowatt-hours of clean energy in their first year of operation, equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 586 metric tonnes. This initiative directly supports ��������’s “net-zero by 2060” commitment and aligns with the broader goals of Vision 2030.
Bobby Rajendran, CEO of Tamimi Markets, said: “Sustainability is embedded in Tamimi Markets’ DNA, and today we are walking the talk on sustainability by signing this solar lease with Yellow Door Energy. Together with our solar partner, we will decarbonize our operations, enhance business resilience and support ��������’s ‘net-zero by 2060’ objective. Our shoppers, employees, and wider network can be proud of the fact that Tamimi Markets, the preferred grocery destination for Saudis, is leading the sustainability journey.”
Hisham Alhegelan, CEO Middle East at Yellow Door Energy, added: “We are honored to partner with Tamimi Markets on this important solar project. Through the solar lease, significant cost savings and carbon emission reduction will be realized. The Kingdom of �������� continues to lead the region in its sustainability stewardship, and this important solar project demonstrates this leadership.”
Khaled Chebaro, country Director for �������� at Yellow Door Energy, added: “We are delighted to support Tamimi Markets and contribute to Saudi Vision 2030. Yellow Door Energy continues to rapidly expand its project portfolio in the Kingdom, helping businesses reduce energy costs and lower carbon emissions. To-date, we have signed five solar leases in �������� and look forward to contributing to the Kingdom’s ‘net-zero by 2060’ target.”

Construction is already underway, and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Under the solar lease agreement, Yellow Door Energy is responsible for financing, designing, constructing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining the solar power plants while Tamimi Supermarkets remains focused on providing the best retail experience for its shoppers.