Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Prince Omar Chairs Meeting To Advance Aqaba Esports Sector


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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - HRH Prince Omar Bin Feisal, Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Development of the Esports Sector in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, on Tuesday chaired the committee's first meeting to advance the sector's development in Aqaba.

The meeting reviewed progress under the Aqaba Esports Strategy 2025–2027 and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority's (ASEZA) efforts to position Aqaba as a destination for specialised esports tournaments and events, Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Committee members discussed their roles and responsibilities, coordination mechanisms and priorities for implementing the committee's mandate.

The meeting also stressed the importance of coordinating efforts among relevant entities to enhance young people's digital skills, attract investment and create economic opportunities, while strengthening Aqaba's position as a regional and international esports destination.

ASEZA, through its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Directorate, is implementing the strategy to establish an integrated ecosystem that supports the sector's growth and sustainability.

The committee includes representatives from the tourism, youth, sports and education sectors, as well as the private sector.

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