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SportsWhy Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global esports power

Saudi Arabia is making a major bet on the global gaming industry, having acquired Electronic Arts in a $55 billion deal. Its flagship Esports World Cup is also being held outside the country for the first time, in Paris, as part of efforts to diversify beyond an oil- and gas-driven economy.

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Why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global esports power
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