About GEA

GEA in tandem with
Saudi Vision 2030

The General Entertainment Authority was established by Royal Decree No. (A/133) on May 7, 2016, to regulate and develop the entertainment sector to be a self-sustaining industry, in cooperation with relevant government authorities and the private sector. Through our ambitious strategy, we avidly work to improve the quality of life for everyone while also contributing to economic development through creating investment opportunities and thousands of jobs to fulfill the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

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Vision

Leading a thriving and a sustainable entertainment sector that enriches the quality of life

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Mission

Developing and enabling an attractive and vibrant entertainment
sector that stimulates investments to achieve sustainable
growth and provides a verity of high quality entertainment
offerings

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Objectives

Regulate and develop
the entertainment sector, diversify entertainment options and  support national economy

Latest News

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تركي آل الشيخ يختار الروائي عبدالله بن بخيت مستشارا ثقافياً لرئيس مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للترفيه ونائباً لرئيس جائزة القلم الذهبي للأدب الأكثر تأثيراً

July 24, 2024

اختار معالي المستشار تركي بن عبدالمحسن آل الشيخ رئيس مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للترفيه (GEA) الروائي والمترجم والسيناريست السعودي عبدالله بن بخيت مستشاراً ثقافياً لرئيس مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للترفيه، ونائباً لرئيس “جائزة القلم الذهبي للأدب الأكثر تأثيراً”، وذلك بعد أن أعلن أمس عن اختيار الروائي القدير الدكتور سعد البازعي رئيساً للجائزة. ويعد بن بخيت...

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Dr. Saad Al-Bazei has been appointed as the Chairman of the "Golden Pen Award for the Most Influential Literature."

July 22, 2024

HE Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), issued a decision appointing Dr. Saad Al-Bazei as the Chairman of the “Golden Pen Award for the Most Influential Literature.” Al-Bazei possesses extensive experience in various fields, most notably criticism and translation in the English language. He also serves as a Professor Emeritus...

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HE Turki Alalshikh Announces "Riyadh Season Card" in London headlined by all-British heavyweight clash

June 27, 2024

HE Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has today confirmed the full Riyadh Season Card to be staged on Saturday September 21 at Wembley Stadium headlined by a heavyweight bout between two-time unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and new IBF interim heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. In a statement to...

Entertainment Portal

Your Easy Ticket Into The Entertainment Business

The Entertainment Portal is a digital platform through which investors can easily process the paperwork needed for entertainment activities and services. The portal streamlines the process for obtaining licenses, permits, and accreditation, and for submitting grievances, enquiries, and follow-up requests. Requirements and guidelines for operating in the sector can be accessed via the portal.

Mega Events

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Entertainment Centers

May 04, 2023
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Riyadh Calendar

May 11, 2023
Ongoing

Entertainment Centers

Feb 16, 2023

Never miss an event with Enjoy Saudi

Explore Saudi Arabia’s entertainment scene through this interactive events calendar. Enjoy Saudi will provide you with all the information regarding activities and events taking place around Saudi Arabia, all year long. You can also book your ticket for events through links available on the webpage.

Entertainment Sector

This guide directs investors to the financing facilities offered through GEA to fund entertainment projects. By directly supporting private enterprises undertaking Saudi entertainment projects [...]

The guide includes a list of service providers authorized by GEA to offer booking and ticketing services for entertainment facilities. This includes marketing and selling tickets online or through POS terminals.[...]

A unified source for all regulations and laws related to the entertainment sector, the page is regularly updated to include the latest guidelines issued by GEA [...]

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