Huawei announced the winners of the AppGallery Tarbi3ah Baloot tournament, which took place at the Huawei Flagship Store in Riyadh, from April 20-23. The prize pool was a total of SR100,000 ($26,660) divided among the top four competitors, in addition to Huawei Points, Huawei devices and wearables.
The first of its kind tournament by AppGallery in collaboration with Tarbi3ah Baloot, challenged the popular card game’s enthusiasts to outsmart and outplay their opponents for a chance to qualify and win a place in the finals.
Building on the success of past online tournaments in the Middle East and Africa region like the AppGallery Gamers Cup, the top three application marketplace is providing a platform to the ever-growing MENA mobile gaming scene. It also showcases AppGallery’s services, such as a wide range of gaming options for users.
The AppGallery and Tarbi3ah Baloot tournament attracted more than 15,000 participants who were eager to show their outstanding card skills for the opportunity to grab the hefty cash prize.
First place winner Talal Al-Otaibi said: “The tournament was truly one of a kind with excitement both online and on-ground. Tarbi3ah Baloot is a popular game, and this tournament by AppGallery has provided us with a chance to compete for rewarding gifts. This opportunity means a lot to me, and I am very pleased with my win.”
Lu Geng, vice president of the Middle East and Africa, Huawei Global Partnerships and Eco-Development, Huawei Consumer Business Group, said: “Mobile gaming has grown in popularity over recent years and more so in the GCC and wider MENA region. In addition to rewarding prizes, AppGallery aims to provide gamers with a platform that delivers an authentic experience as well as celebrates and fosters the mobile gaming scene in the region. Building on the success of previous online gaming tournaments, AppGallery is a rapidly emerging destination for gaming enthusiasts to enjoy exhilarating and rewarding tournaments.”
Tarbi3ah Baloot is considered one of the most popular games in Saudi Arabia; it is usually played by four players divided into two teams.
