The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Exel by Merak, making it the first gaming accelerator to join the Riyadh Creative District. The partnership underscores Riyadh’s growing prominence as a regional destination for media, gaming, and creative industries.

Backed by Merak Capital, a leading technology investment firm, Exel by Merak stands among the Kingdom’s leading innovation platforms. It delivers targeted acceleration programs that support startups and empower entrepreneurs across Saudi Arabia and beyond, leveraging deep expertise in digital technologies and interactive entertainment.

By establishing its headquarters within the Riyadh Creative District at KAFD, Exel by Merak will anchor a new wave of innovation-driven initiatives aimed at advancing the national entrepreneurial ecosystem. Its vision focuses on closing key gaps in the regional startup environment by providing founders with world-class mentorship, strategic support, and the tools needed to compete on a global stage.