Savvy Games Group has entered into a corporate collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the development of gaming technology infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and support the growth of local game studios, startups, and developers.
AWS will support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s gaming sector through two key programs and they are AWS Skill Builder and AWS Activate.
AWS Skill Builder provides digital courses and learning paths designed to equip individual game developers and professionals in the Kingdom with in-demand cloud and AI skills. Meanwhile, AWS Activate offers eligible Saudi-based gaming startups access to valuable resources, benefits, and exclusive offers to help them transform their ideas into successful businesses.
In addition to the AWS programs, Savvy Games Group and AWS will support each other’s games sector initiatives to promote opportunities in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on training, enablement, and networking for games studios, teams, and professionals in the domestic ecosystem.
Brian Ward CEO – Savvy Gaming Group
“We are delighted to enter into this partnership with AWS, and look forward to working together to further grow and empower Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing ecosystem of game developers, technical experts, and creative minds. I am sure that the aspiring talent we have in the Kingdom will make the most of these opportunities that our collaboration will bring about.”
Nina Walsh, Global Leader, Industry Business Development, at Amazon Web Services, said that, “At AWS, we are committed to empowering the next generation of game developers with the tools, training, and cloud technology they need to innovate and scale globally.”
“Through our collaboration with Savvy Games Group, we aim to help unlock the creative potential of Saudi Arabia’s gaming community, accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, and enable local talent to bring their visions to life for players around the world,” Walsh added.
Savvy Games Group’s collaboration with AWS is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and Esports Strategy by enabling and facilitating new opportunities for industry players, including games studios, startups, and professionals, to upskill and grow.
As this collaboration comes into execution, Savvy will support AWS initiatives and events in the country, while offering support to domestic companies, studios, and professionals on applying to and participating in the AWS programs.
