What is the Platinum Game Operator Award?

the platinum game operator award is a biannual award presented by the communications, space & technology commission (cst) as part of its game mode initiative. It recognizes the service provider that delivers the best gaming experience, with a strong focus on low latency and overall network performance.

the award is based on a comprehensive evaluation of service providers across key criteria that reflect the quality of gamers' experience.

About the Game Mode Initiative

the game mode initiative was launched by the communications, space & technology commission (cst) to support saudi arabia's gaming sector by improving gamers' quality of experience and encouraging competition among service providers.

the initiative includes:

  • game mode report: a quarterly report measuring the performance of service providers across different games and platforms.
  • platinum game operator award: a biannual award presented to the service provider achieving the best latency performance. 

Initiative Goals

  • support the video games sector in saudi arabia.
  • engage the gaming community in shaping the future of the gaming sector.
  • encourage competition among service providers to continuously improve gaming performance. 

How are service providers evaluated?

cst evaluates operators across five key pillars:

1.    quality of experience

delivering lower latency and faster response times across the country's most popular online games.

2.    local game hosting

hosting game servers within saudi arabia to reduce latency and improve responsiveness, especially for competitive gaming.

3.    cloud gaming support

supporting cloud gaming platforms through advanced cloud infrastructure.

4.    gamer packages

providing gaming-focused packages with higher speeds and exclusive gaming benefits.

5.    gaming community support

supporting the gaming community through awareness initiatives, dedicated support channels, and sponsorship of major gaming events.

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