Savvy Games Group and Xsolla have announced a partnership aimed at bolstering the games industry in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

The pair will create an incubator, an accelerator program, and the Xsolla Savvy Game Development Academy.

The academy will be focused on “nurturing talent and promoting game development as a viable career path” in Saudi Arabia, according to the company.

Meanwhile, the pair also plan to organise events for both gaming professionals and consumers, although specific details have not yet been disclosed.

The partnership is expected to generate approximately 3,600 gaming-related jobs in the region by 2030.

As part of this collaboration, Xsolla will be establishing an office in Riyadh to enhance its presence in the Middle East.

Savvy CEO Brian Ward said: “This partnership with Xsolla represents a significant step forward in our mission to elevate Saudi Arabia’s games and esports ecosystem to global prominence.

“By combining our resources and expertise, we are creating jobs and building a vibrant, sustainable industry that will drive opportunity and creativity for years to come.”