Exel by Merak and Saudi Gamer partner to strengthen the Kingdom’s gaming ecosystem
The partnership will connect Exel’s work with founders to Saudi Gamer’s gaming community reach
Exel by Merak has penned a Diamond Partnership with Saudi Gamer to bring the gaming accelerator together with one of Saudi Arabia’s established gaming communities.
The partnership aims to combine Exel’s work with game founders and Saudi Gamer’s reach across the Kingdom’s gaming community, with both organisations affirming the goal of building a stronger and more connected games ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
Exel and Saudi Gamer said the partnership is part of efforts aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its ambitions for the future of gaming in the Kingdom.
The organisations did not disclose specific activities or initiatives that will be delivered through the Diamond Partnership.
Community connection
Saudi Gamer is a Saudi gaming media and community platform covering games and gaming culture in the Kingdom. The new partnership gives Exel another connection to the wider community around the Saudi games industry.
The agreement comes as Exel continues to expand its work with game studios and founders. Its accelerator has supported startups through funding, mentorship and industry access, with the programme designed to help studios validate their games and scale for regional and global markets.
Exel by Merak is a Saudi gaming accelerator and innovation platform backed by Merak Capital. It supports early-stage game studios through capital, mentorship, industry access and strategic networks.
