{"id":2299,"date":"2023-12-16T12:52:36","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T10:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamenationworld.com\/?p=2299"},"modified":"2023-12-16T12:52:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T10:52:36","slug":"saudi-arabia-qiddiya-city-to-be-the-worlds-first-gaming-esports-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/esports\/saudi-arabia-qiddiya-city-to-be-the-worlds-first-gaming-esports-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia, Qiddiya City to be the world&#8217;s first gaming &#038; esports hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Qiddiya City <\/strong>revealed plans for the world&#8217;s first comprehensive gaming and esports district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pioneering project is set to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for the flourishing gaming and esports industry. Situated in the heart of Qiddiya City, this vibrant district is poised to become a major draw, featuring four state-of-the-art esports venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The venues are designed to host major global events and expect to attract up to 10 million visitors annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expansion is part of a larger effort to turn <strong>Qiddiya City<\/strong> into a leading hub for entertainment, sports, and culture, leveraging the universal allure of gaming. 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