Tahaluf launches Kingdom of Gaming event in Riyadh from 2026
The initiative is part of Saudi's Vision 2030
In a bold move to cement its position on the global gaming map, Saudi Arabia has announced the Kingdom of Gaming, a large-scale international event to unite developers, investors, and creators in Riyadh from December 1-3, 2026.
The announcement comes alongside a wave of career movements across the industry, enumerating the region's dynamic and growing market.
The event is projected to attract over 20,000 visitors, 300 exhibitors, 500 studios, and 200 global investors, with a focus on promoting intellectual property, new talent and investment deals.
A strategic ecosystem
The Kingdom of Gaming aims to connect the decision-makers shaping interactive entertainment's future and connect the decision-makers shaping interactive entertainment. The initiative is also a direct component of Saudi Vision 2030, the national plan to diversify the economy.
The co-location with the Black Hat MEA cybersecurity conference underscores a strategic link between the games economy and advanced digital infrastructure.
“The Kingdom of Gaming marks Tahaluf’s next mega global brand—a platform built in alignment with Vision 2030 to accelerate the Kingdom’s creative economy," said Tahaluf EVP Annabelle Mander. "Riyadh is shifting from being a market for games to becoming a place where games are made,"
