Riyadh — July 13, 2025

Manga Productions, part of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), is taking part in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, held at Riyadh City Boulevard, through a distinctive interactive pavilion that highlights its achievements in developing and localizing esports titles, showcasing a selection of its most prominent productions inspired by local culture and built to global standards.

Manga Productions' participation in the global event, which runs until August 24, 2025, reflects its pioneering role in advancing the esports industry locally and globally, and cementing Saudi cultural identity within interactive entertainment content.

Highlighted Games at Manga's Pavilion

Adventures of Asateer fi Qadem Al-Zaman ("Legends in Ancient Times"): A game inspired by a successful Saudi anime series that aired on more than 40 platforms and drew over 100 million views.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins: The latest installment in the famous Japanese series, fully localized into Arabic and published in the region with Manga Productions' support.

Grendizer: Feast of the Wolves ("Space Adventures"): A game inspired by one of the most famous anime works, returning with new gameplay suited to the new generation.

Empire of Ants: One of the deep strategy game experiences Manga Productions brings to the Arab world.

Smurfs games (in partnership with France's Microids): Smurfs Kart, Smurfs Dream Team and Smurfs Village Party.

Goals of the Participation

The company aims to support local content produced to a world-class standard; empower Saudi talent in game design and development; strengthen the regional and international presence of Arabic interactive content; and enrich the gaming community with titles that reflect cultural identity in a contemporary way.

Dr. Essam Amanullah Bukhari, CEO of Manga Productions, said the participation is part of a strategic vision to deliver innovative entertainment content that blends culture and creativity, helping cement the Kingdom's position as a regional hub for the gaming industry and opening horizons for national talent to reach global markets.