Aramco teams up with Saudi Esports Federation for Gamers Without Borders

Aramco and the Saudi Esports Federation are co-sponsoring Gamers Without Borders, renewing their partnership as the two parntered before. Gamers Without Borders is the qualifier for Gamers8 tournament.

The Saudi Esports Federation and the integrated energy and chemical company Aramco entered a strategic partnership that will ensure sponsorship for Gamers Without Borders (GWB) events, as well as for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes for 2023. 

According to the release, the alliance between SEF and Aramco continues the successful work that both companies started in the past.

Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8

Gamers without Borders, the world’s largest non-profit esports event, recently returned for the fourth consecutive year, offering offered its $10 million prize pool to charity. Hosted virtually by the Saudi Esports Federation, the event spans six weeks, during which players will try to present themselves in top form. The competition serves as a qualifying event for Gamers8, which is set to run for eight weeks throughout the summer. The event’s kickoff is scheduled for July.

This year’s GWB edition will also feature, for the first time, an all-women’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Tournament, where six teams will compete in an elimination round between April 27-29 for a whopping $2.5 million in prize money.

Statement on Aramco partnership

Ahmed Al Bishri, the Deputy General Manager at Saudi Esports Federation, spoke on the announcement:

“It is a great honor for us to have Aramco back on board as a strategic partner and we thank them for their continued support of esports and gaming in Saudi Arabia. There’s a lot to build on from last year’s editions of Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8, and there’s also a lot to look forward to in 2023.”

Khalid Al Zamil, Associate Vice President of Aramco Public Affairs added:

“We are proud to continue our support for gamers in the kingdom and the promotion of esports worldwide. Our ongoing partnership with Gamers Without Borders and Gamers8: The Land of Heroes provides another opportunity to showcase Saudi Arabia’s growing esports industry and the huge enthusiasm for gaming rights across the country. Fans can rest assured that the activities resulting from the partnership will once again push the boundaries of enriching modern entertainment.”

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