BETH – Riyadh | July 13, 2025

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “Misk”, is participating in the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC) — the largest global event in the esports industry — hosted in Riyadh from July 7 to August 24, with the presence of top esports players and clubs from over 100 countries.

Manga Productions is showcasing a dedicated booth featuring some of its most prominent game projects developed or localized by young Saudi talents, including:

🎮 Future’s Folktales: Hopper Quest – inspired by the hit Saudi anime with 100M+ views across 40+ global platforms

🎮 Dynasty Warriors: ORIGINS – the latest title in the renowned Koei Tecmo franchise, localized and published by Manga

🎮 Empire of the Ants

🎮 UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves

🎮 The Smurfs game collection (Smurfs Kart, Smurfs Dreams, Smurfs Village Party) – localized and distributed in Arabic in partnership with French publisher Microids

This participation reflects Manga Productions’ mission to engage with the gaming community, highlight cultural storytelling through games, and deliver Arabic content produced to international standards.

🗨️ Statements:

Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, stated:

"This global platform allows us to connect with gamers worldwide and showcase our vision of conveying Saudi culture through innovative entertainment. We remain committed to empowering Saudi talent and expanding our global reach.”

Mr. Abdulaziz Almowani, Director of Marketing & Communications, added:

“Our presence in the EWC supports our strategy to enhance international visibility and demonstrate how local creativity can meet global standards.”

🌍 About the EWC 2025:

Over 2,000 professional players

200 clubs from 100+ countries

25 tournaments featuring 24 esports titles

$70+ million in total prizes – the largest in esports history

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