RIYADH: The Saudi Esports Federation has announced a strategic partnership with Aramco to sponsor this year’s Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8: The Land of Heroes events, following the success of previous editions.Gamers Without Borders, described by organizers as the world’s largest charitable esports event, returned for its fourth consecutive year on April 10 and continues for six weeks. The virtual event organized by the federation, serves as a qualifier for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, which is said to be the biggest esports and gaming festival in world. It will run for eight weeks in Riyadh, beginning July 6.The federation and Aramco said their new strategic partnership builds on the success of their collaborations during last year’s events. This year, Aramco will once again sponsor the Aramco Sim Arena, a high-end simulator zone in which racing enthusiasts will compete in community tournaments.”There is much to build on from last year’s Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8 editions, as well as much to look forward to in 2023,” said Ahmed Al-Bishri, deputy CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation.”With the extension of the partnership, the gaming community can expect new surprises through the creation of engaging, attractive content and experiences tailored to their needs. Aramco’s return as a strategic partner adds an extra layer of excellence to events that are highly anticipated around the world.”Khalid Al-Zamil, Aramco’s acting vice president of public affairs, said the partnership with Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8 offers another opportunity to showcase Saudi Arabia’s growing esports industry and the huge enthusiasm for gaming across the country.”Fans can be assured that the activations stemming from the partnership will once again push the boundaries of enriching, modern entertainment,” he added.Gamers Without Borders offers a charity prize pool of $10 million that will go to good causes. This year’s event includes a first-of-its-kind, all-women Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament in which six teams will battle it out in a single elimination bracket from April 27 to 29 for a prize pool of $2.5 million.
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