Orange Jordan and FATE e-sports launched the "Orange Gaming Hub", a training facility for e-games equipped with the latest devices and gears necessary for players' success, the Hub was recently inaugurated at Orange Digital Village in Al-Abdali, as an incubator that brings together the most important youth and sustainable initiatives of the company, within the framework of the strategic partnership between Orange Jordan and FATE to promote e-sports, discover talents and support players in the Kingdom.
FATE e-sports is a company and a team dedicated in the eSports industry, and was previously part of BIG by Orange program in its 7th season, FATE e-Sports features a global network and known for its competitiveness in e-sports industry. The company signed a strategic partnership with Orange Jordan for 2020/2021, after the success of the earlier events organized by the two parties last year, and as part of their initiative to develop the e-sports industry.
Orange Jordan is the exclusive telecom sponsor for the Orange Gaming Hub, after equipping the facility fully for ten players, where it will support the players and train them to participate in international tournaments, in addition to hosting international and influential players in the e-sports field, in addition to broadcasting the events on Orange's dedicated websites, international channels, and specialized channels, aiming to market Jordanian players regionally and internationally.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was evident that youth are moving towards e-platforms and being present in the virtual world, and as an alternative for events, Orange is partnering with FATE e-sports to hold 5 online tournaments this year, while also organizing actual events when possible which are in line with the considered procedures, in addition to broadcasting exclusive 125 hours of the training camp, with the participation of distinguished professionals players and prominent figures in e-sports, and others.
PR, CSR, and Corporate Communication Director at Orange Jordan, Eng. Rana AlDababneh, noted the role of this facility, which is the start of the activities that it will organize with FATE e-sports to transform the e-sports industry to become more professional and organized in the Kingdom, amid high demand from the youth, and due to the increased importance of this sector in supporting the economy, nurturing young talents and enhancing the environment and potential of e-Sports.
As the Kingdom's digital partner, AlDababneh affirmed the company's keenness to support e-sports due to its association with digital transformation acceleration, the goal that the company has set years ago as a responsible digital provider, in addition to the role of these sports in enhancing the spirit of competition, team spirit and their possible positive returns on the economy and society.
Co-founder of FATE e-sports, Mohammad Majali, said: "We are excited about the launch of the Orange Gaming Hub, which will become the heart of FATE's operations and activities in the region, as it is an important step within our cooperation with Orange to create a suitable and supportive electronic gaming ecosystem for professionals and ambitious players, as it forms a space for everything related to games and electronic sports. Jordanians will have a distinguished name and a prominent position in this field, in addition to that, it contributes to making Jordan a key place for games in the region."
Source: https://www.orange.jo/sites/press/en/release/pages/orange-fate-launch-orange-gaming-hub.aspx