HP Launches HP Gaming Garage Lab at Saudi Electronic University
In a move to equip Saudi learners with the necessary skills for successful careers in the gaming and esports industries, HP has unveiled the HP Gaming Garage Lab at Saudi Electronic University (SEU). Fadle Saad, MD of HP Saudi Arabia, and Mayank Dhingra, Senior Education Business Leader at HP, delve into the goals of the initiative, its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, and HP’s broader commitment to sustainable impact and digital equity.
The Goals of HP Gaming Garage and Benefits for Saudi Learners
HP Gaming Garage aims to inspire learners worldwide to acquire the skills essential for entering the gaming and esports sectors. The initiative is dedicated to upskilling the next generation of game developers and esports leaders, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia where there are 23.5 million gaming enthusiasts. The new HP Gaming Garage Lab at SEU offers students the opportunity to explore and hone their skills in esports management and game development, setting them up for careers in media, ICT, and esports. Equipped with cutting-edge OMEN and HyperX devices, the lab provides a platform for students to kickstart their journey into the world of game development.
HP’s Contribution to Saudi Arabia’s Gaming Hub Vision
With Saudi Arabia’s ambitious goal of becoming a global gaming hub by 2030, HP’s launch of the HP Gaming Garage Lab at SEU is a step towards supporting this vision. By collaborating with SEU, HP aims to nurture a talented pool of developers who will contribute positively to the gaming and esports industry in the country. The lab serves as a gateway for aspiring game developers to acquire the necessary skills to propel Saudi Arabia into the global gaming arena.
Educational Initiatives and Sustainable Impact Goals at HP
HP recognizes the crucial role it plays in addressing global challenges and aims to be the world’s most sustainable and just technology company. Through its Sustainable Impact efforts, HP prioritizes digital equity to ensure equal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for all. Education initiatives are at the core of HP’s sustainable impact goals, with a focus on providing learning opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The launch of the HP Gaming Garage Lab at SEU exemplifies HP’s commitment to digital equity by offering free game development and esports management courses to empower individuals to thrive in the digital economy.
