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Esports and gaming gains momentum in the Middle East

Published 5:14 AM EDT, Mon August 4, 2025

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Esports and gaming gains momentum in the Middle East

This year, the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia offers a $70 million prize pot. With over 2,000 gamers competing, CNN's Eleni Giokos explores the industry's exponential growth across the region.

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