King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) inked a pact with Animoca Brands at LEAP 2024 event, boosting Blockchain and Web3 in KSA. The deal aims to ease entry for firms into the Web3 and blockchain realm. Both will collaborate on Blockchain apps, games, AI, and metaverse projects. KACST sealed 13 partnerships, including one with the Global Semiconductor Group. Animoca Brands previously invested in Saudi’s Nuqtah NFT platform and signed MoU with NEOM for Web3 initiatives.