
2025 AppGallery Gamers Cup Concludes in Riyadh with Record Community Engagement
Manal Saleh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 21, 2026 — Building on the momentum of its successful
in-store esports program, AppGallery Gamers Cup (AGC) has concluded its 2025
Saudi Arabia esports competition, that drew record participation and reinforced
AGC’s position as a leading esports hub in the region. Held on December 20,
2025, at the Huawei Flagship Store in Riyadh, the event welcomed more than 500
competing players, alongside hundreds of spectators, creating a vibrant
celebration of mobile esports and community culture.
Supported by STC Bank, the competition marked a significant evolution of AGC’s
in-store esports experience. The tournament showcased how brand, IP, and retail
environments can come together to deliver meaningful engagement, offering
players a professional yet accessible competitive platform and driving the
local gaming ecosystem.
The event, which attracted over 500 visitors, transformed the Riyadh flagship
store into an esports arena, with live matches, interactive zones, and
high-intensity gameplay throughout the day.
Community responses following the event were overwhelmingly positive, with 98%
of participants expressing interest in attending future in-store tournaments,
highlighting strong demand for recurring AGC competitions and the growing
appetite for structured mobile esports experiences across Saudi Arabia and the
wider MENA region.
“The success of the 2025 AGC Competition reflects our commitment to building a
thriving, inclusive esports ecosystem that connects players, partners, and
communities,” said William Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business
Group, Middle East and Africa Eco-Development and Operation. “Through
AppGallery Gamers Cup, we are creating immersive, real-world gaming experiences
that go beyond gameplay, fostering community engagement and supporting the
continued growth of esports across the region.”
The continued sponsorship by STC Bank further validates AGC’s role as a trusted
platform for brand engagement within the gaming community, demonstrating
sustained confidence in its ability to deliver measurable impact and meaningful
connections with youth and gaming audiences.
The 2025 competition builds on the success of seven mobile esports store
tournaments hosted at the AGC Riyadh flagship store between August and November
2024, which laid the foundation for scalable in-store esports experiences and
strong partner collaboration. This latest edition represents a clear step
forward in scale, participation, and community impact.
As part of Huawei’s broader ecosystem, AppGallery continues to serve as a
trusted and scalable platform connecting hundreds of millions of users
worldwide. Its ongoing investment in gaming, esports, and community-driven
initiatives underscores Huawei’s commitment to empowering players, developers,
and partners while creating memorable experiences that inspire the next
generation of gamers across MENA.
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About AppGallery Gamers Cup (AGC)
AppGallery Gamers Cup (AGC) is a leading esports
initiative supported by HUAWEI AppGallery, providing a platform for gamers to
showcase their skills and compete in E-sports tournaments. AGC is committed to
promoting inclusivity and equality within the gaming community, fostering a
vibrant and supportive environment for all gamers across the region.

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