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Saudi Arabia is set to host the first Olympic Esports Games.

Continuing a trend of video game investments — and despite criticism over Saudi Arabia’s history of human rights abuses — the country will partner with the International Olympic Committee for 12 years, with Olympic Esports Games events “held regularly,” according to a press release.

Saudi Arabia is currently hosting the inaugural Esports World Cup.

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