The Intel Arabian Cup (IAC) is set for a revamp this year as title sponsor Intel has partnered with Games publisher Riot Games.
The partnership will see the IAC feature a prize pool of $130,000 and will feature separate competitions for Riot Games’ popular titles League of Legends, VALORANT and League of Legends: Wild Rift for the first time.
The IAC will also consist of the IAC Playground amateur tournament which has a total prize fund of $30,000. The IAC Playground will be held separately in three different sub-regions: the GCC and Iraq, Levant and Egypt and North Africa.
The deal continues the IAC’s ongoing efforts to develop talent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Head of Publishing MENA at Riot Games, Karim Hachani, spoke on the revamp stating that the organisers listened to the feedback from previous events.
“We listened to feedback from previous participating teams and with the ongoing support of Intel, we have reworked the format of this year’s Intel Arabian Cup.”
“The new format will not only significantly enhance the experience but also launch new tournaments based on our gaming titles which will help attract more experienced and aspiring players, so they can be part of what has become one of the most popular gaming tournaments in the region.”
“This is another important step to nurture the incredible talent that we have in this region and we look forward to seeing some enthralling matches over the next few months.” He further stated