“With an estimated 23.5 million gamers across the country, almost every home in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has someone with a deep passion for gaming. This passion for gaming has long been a source of pride for Saudis.” 

-Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation, discussing the The Gamers8 tournament to be held in Riyadh over eight weeks beginning July 14 with a total prize pool of $15 million. [Al-Arabiya]