HUAWEI AppGallery and Hamat advance Saudi Arabia’s gaming ecosystem with AGC Esports Carnival KSA Season 2

Rashad Iskandrni 

Free two-day event at Riyadh Park Mall brought together competitive gaming, digital creativity and interactive technology, with prizes worth SAR 200,000

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 19, 2026: HUAWEI AppGallery, in partnership with Hamat and with the support of event sponsor Hisense, welcomed 8,000 visitors to AGC Esports Carnival KSA Season 2, held at Riyadh Park Mall on August 14 and 15.

The free, two-day carnival brought competitive and casual gaming together with digital art, interactive technology and live entertainment. With a total prize pool worth SAR 200,000, the event was designed to offer experienced competitors, casual players, and families, different ways to participate in Saudi Arabia’s growing gaming community.

AGC Esports Carnival KSA Season 2 is part of the AppGallery Gamers Cup 2026, a year-round programme that brings competitive gaming, creativity, and community entertainment to audiences across Saudi Arabia. The latest edition follows Season 1, held in partnership with Cenomi Centers at View Mall in Riyadh in May.

For Season 2, AppGallery brought the programme to Riyadh Park Mall, owned and operated by Hamat, continuing its approach of working with leading retail and lifestyle destination partners to make gaming experiences more accessible to communities across the Kingdom.

Visitors competed in and engaged with titles including a popular battle royale game, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Tarbi3ah Baloot, and Candy Crush. The main esports arena hosted tournaments throughout the weekend, giving players the opportunity to test their skills and compete for cash prizes and premium gaminggear.

Beyond the tournament action, the carnival offered a broader programme of creative and casual experiences. The GoPaint digital art competition invited participants to create original artwork using Huawei tablets and devices, while the Play & Win zone offered visitors the chance to play mini-games and receive instant rewards. Live DJ performances and interactive entertainment contributed to an inclusive, family-friendly festival atmosphere across the two days.

William Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group Cloud Service, Middle East and Africa Ecosystem Development and Operation Center, said: “Saudi Arabia has a bold vision for the future of gaming, and building a strong ecosystem requires sustained investment in its people, communities and partnerships. Through AppGallery, we want to create experiences that give competitive players, casual gamers, creators and families a place to participate and connect. AGC Esports Carnival KSA Season 2 reflects our long-term commitment to working with publishers and partners to make gaming more accessible while supporting the Kingdom’s ambition to become a leading global gaming hub.”

Leo Hu, General Manager at Hisense Saudi Arabia, shared: "Technology is central to creating more immersive gaming experiences. Through AGC Esports Carnival KSA Season 2, we’re pleased to bring our latest RGB technology closer to Saudi Arabia’s growing gaming community.”

The Riyadh Park event marks the second season of the AppGallery Gamers Cup 2026 in Saudi Arabia, building on the momentum of the inaugural activation at View Mall. Further activations are planned across Dammam and Jeddah in 2026, as AppGallery continues to develop a recurring platform for gamers, creators, publishers, and technology partners.

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