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null Click Club at the Applied College Organizes Workshop on "The Future of Gaming and Virtual Reality in Saudi Arabia" – Second Semester 1447

The Click Club at the Applied College organized a training workshop titled "The Future of Gaming and Virtual Reality in Saudi Arabia" on Tuesday, 15 Sha’ban 1447 (corresponding to February 3, 2026). The session was presented by Mr. Mohammed Zayed Al-Yami, a specialist in gaming and VR technologies and an instructor at Tuwaiq Academy. The workshop targeted university students to introduce them to the prospects of this sector and its role in supporting Saudi Vision 2030 objectives regarding digital transformation and economic diversification.

The workshop covered the following key themes:

  • Market Overview: An introduction to the size of the gaming and VR market both locally and globally, highlighting the Kingdom’s position as an attractive environment for investments and qualitative projects in this field.
  • VR in Education & Training: Highlighting the role of Virtual Reality technologies in education and training through interactive simulations that contribute to improving output quality and reducing costs.
  • Essential Skills: Outlining the skills required to enter the game development and virtual experience market, such as programming, 3D design, and working within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Challenges & Support: Discussing the challenges facing young developers and ways to overcome them through training, incubators, accelerators, and national programs supporting digital talent.

The event also included a showcase of innovative national projects utilizing gaming and VR in the fields of education, health, and heritage. It further highlighted success stories of young Saudi studios that have established a strong presence in the global gaming market.

In conclusion, the Applied College reaffirmed its commitment to organizing such qualitative events, emphasizing its belief in the role of its students in creating competitive digital content. This contributes to building a renewed knowledge economy and enhances their opportunities in entrepreneurship and future digital careers.