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March 13, Fineko/abc.az. The armed conflict in the Middle East is causing concern among investors who are realizing Saudi Arabia's plans to invest $38 bn in the gaming industry and make the country a global center of computer games, ABC.AZ reports, referring to Bloomberg.

Plans include the construction of Kiddia City, an entertainment and esports district near Riyadh, which has already attracted millions of visitors. Savvy Games, owned by the state investment fund, has invested more than $13 bn, including $2 bn in esports infrastructure, and is developing game studios.

Recent Iranian attacks are undermining confidence in the stability of the region and could slow down the influx of foreign investments needed to implement startegy Vision 2030 to diversify the Saudi economy.