Saudi Arabia asserts its dominance over Esports as MBS arrives in Paris for 'World Cup'
• Aug 23, 2026, 10:09 AM
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Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which is organised and financed by the Saudis. Analysis by Andy Miah, chair of Sciences Communication & Future Media at the University of Salford.
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