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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The Ministry of Culture and the General Entertainment Authority launch joint projects in capacity development and enhancing the quality of life.

September 04, 2024

His Highness the Minister of Culture sponsors the Golden Pen Award for the Most Influential Literature. In implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry of Culture and the General Entertainment Authority, and with the support of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture, and His Excellency...

News

برعاية "هيئة الترفيه": تكريم المواهب الفنية السعودية في حفل اختتام مبادرة مصنع الكوميديا

August 31, 2024

بحضور الرئيس التنفيذي للهيئة العامة للترفيه (GEA) المهندس فيصل بافرط، اختتمت اليوم أربعة أشهر من اكتشاف المواهب الفنية والكوميدية ضمن مبادرة مصنع الكوميديا التي ترعاها الهيئة، حيث أقيم الحفل الختامي للمبادرة في منطقة بوليفارد سيتي بالرياض. وفي كلمته بهذه المناسبة، أكد الدكتور الفنان حسن البلام رئيس الفريق القائم على مبادرة مصنع الكوميديا أن هذه المبادرة...

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Turki Alalshikh announces the launch of a creative business resort in 'Boulevard City.'

August 28, 2024

HE Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the launch of the “Boulevard Business Park” project within the “Boulevard City” zone. This is the first phase of the urban plan to redesign and organize the “Boulevard District” zone in partnership with the private sector, with investments exceeding one billion Saudi...

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

Ongoing

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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