Gamethon challenge to boost financial literacy

The Gamethon event will take place at Riyadh Boulevard from Aug. 21-23, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. (SPA)
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank is organizing a game design challenge to create titles aimed at raising financial awareness and promoting savings.

The Gamethon event will take place at Riyadh Boulevard from Aug. 21-23, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

It will bring together innovators, developers, designers and programmers to build games focused on financial literacy, savings and financial planning.

With a prize pool of SR100,000 ($26,600), the event aims to increase knowledge, expand networks, foster cooperation and align with the Kingdom’s efforts to support the promising growth sector.