Tuesday 05 / August / 2025
Muscat: The Oman REFCO Esports Championship concluded on August 1, drawing more than 400 participants from governorates across the country and marking the largest event of its kind in Oman. Organised by Oman REFCO and Omani Gaming & Esports Committee in partnership with Active Oman, E-sports Arena and Oman Automobile Association, the two-day event represented a key step in empowering youth and advancing digital talent nationwide.
Held at Active Oman Centre, the championship aimed to empower Omani youth in digital media and competitive gaming, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 to build a digital society and knowledge-based economy.
Saba Al Busaidi, Head of the Omani Gaming & Esports Committee, said: “Public-private partnerships are vital to nurturing young talent and developing their skills across diverse sectors. This collaboration serves as a strong model for how we can support young Omanis. Through the Oman REFCO Esports Championship, we are offering youth a meaningful opportunity to hone their skills within the esports ecosystem. Our joint effort directly supports the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and our shared ambition of building an advanced digital society.”
Suleiman bin Abdullah Al Salmi, Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services at Oman REFCO, said: “At Oman REFCO, we believe investing in youth is investing in the future of Oman. Our support for this championship reflects our commitment to transforming the gaming sector from a recreational space into a viable economic and professional driver that contributes to the country’s economic diversification.”
He added: “Through this event, we aim to create a dynamic environment for youth, enabling them to strengthen their digital capabilities and explore new avenues in the world of digital innovation. We remain in close coordination with the Omani Gaming & Esports Committee to expand and strengthen this momentum moving forward.”
Participants competed in three main categories – FIFA 25, Tekken, and Assetto Corsa – with high energy, attractive cash prizes, and motivational workshops featured throughout the competition.
The championship was generously sponsored by Brigadier Jamal Al Tai, Chairman of the Oman Automobile Association and Active Oman, who praised the event’s role in inspiring Omani youth and channeling their energy into emerging tech-driven fields. He said: “The Oman Automobile Association and Active Oman is proud to support this initiative and collaborate with organizations working to build a capable digital generation that can represent the Sultanate on global platforms.”
The association and Active Oman also supported event promotion and provided logistical and technical support during the championship.
The Oman REFCO Esports Championship is the largest of its kind in the Sultanate, aiming to identify emerging Omani talent and prepare them for inclusion in the national esports team. Oman REFCO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the esports sector and positioning it as a strategic economic pillar of Oman’s digital future.
