Amman, November 8, 2026: Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Omar bin Faisal, President of Jordan Esports Federatio (JEF), Zain Jordan, through its Zain EsportsJo center, and in collaboration with Jordan Esports Federation, has concluded the second edition of Zain Esports University Championship 2026, which brought together more than 3,000 male and female students from 16 Jordanian universities.
Organized by Jordan Esports Federation, the championship forms part of the long-standing partnership between Zain and the Federation, which aims to support national efforts to position Jordan as a regional hub for technology, innovation, and esports, while strengthening the Kingdom’s presence in the regional and Arab esports landscape.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the growth of Jordan’s digital economy, diversifying economic opportunities, and creating new prospects for young people. As part of its ongoing efforts to advance the local esports sector, Zain continues to support initiatives that recognize the potential of this fast-growing industry as a contributor to economic growth, innovation, and the digital economy.
Through its tournaments and initiatives, Zain seeks to discover and develop local talent, enhance players’ skills, and provide them with opportunities to represent Jordan at regional and international competitions. These efforts also aim to equip young people with the skills and experience needed to benefit from the growing professional and investment opportunities within the global gaming and esports industries.
The championship kicked off with qualifying rounds held at participating universities, allowing students to compete for the opportunity to represent their institutions in the final stages. The competition concluded with the selection of the top three winners in both the men's and women's categories.
In the men's category, Rakan Qbeiwey, representing the German Jordanian University, secured first place, followed by Ali Al Dmour from Mutah University in second place, while Omar Shehadeh from Princess Sumaya University for Technology claimed third place.
In the females’ category, Iman Al Khatib from Al Hussein Technical University took first place, followed by Manal Al Majali from Mutah University in second place, while Rawand Abu Hasna from Applied Science University secured third place.
It is worth mentioning that tournaments and events organized and supported by Zain EsportsJo continue to attract significant interest and strong engagement from young people, gaming enthusiasts, and esports players. The hub's various activities have collectively surpassed twelve million views, reflecting the growing popularity of esports in Jordan and the increasing interest in competitive gaming.
Through initiatives such as Zain Esports University Championship, Zain reaffirms its commitment to empowering young people, nurturing local talent, and supporting the continued growth of Jordan's esports ecosystem.
