How Manga Productions is bringing manga, anime and games to the Middle East | CEO interview
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Manga Productions is playing a unique role in the ambitious goal of bringing Saudi Arabia‘s entertainment industry into the modern world.
There are many bigger companies in the country that outshine this maker of manga, anime and video games. But few carry as much hope, ambition and alignment with what the country’s leaders say they want Saudi Arabia to become.
The newfound obsession with entertainment like video games, anime and manga has deep roots. Saudi kids grow up engaged with this content, which is largely created in Japan and other parts of Asia. While the Saudi Arabian market is small by global standards, it is a wealthy one, and it’s one reason why the Saudis think big investments in games will pay off for them.
They also know the world will move beyond oil, and they need to diversify their economy and create the jobs of the future. While big financial empires that sprawl across the world can be run out of Riyadh, companies like Manga may be the ones that create jobs inside the country.
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