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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ديوانية القلم الذهبي تفتح نقاشًا ثريًا حول "مكانة الأدب وتأثيره"

April 10, 2025

استضافت ديوانية القلم الذهبي مساء أمس (الأربعاء) لقاءها الأسبوعي بعنوان “مكانة الأدب وتأثيره”، حيث اجتمع عدد من الأدباء والمثقفين والنقاد في جلسة حوارية ثرية ناقشت قيمة الأدب في بناء الوعي ودوره في تشكيل هوية الشعوب، وتأثيره الفكري على المجتمع. وتطرق النقاش للدور المتنامي للمملكة العربية السعودية في دعم الحركة الأدبية والفنية، سواء من خلال المبادرات...

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"جوازك إلى العالم" يحتفي بالجالية السودانية في الخبر لمدة أربعة أيام بالتراث والفن

April 09, 2025

انطلقت اليوم فعالية “جوازك إلى العالم” في مدينة الخبر، وتستمر حتى يوم السبت المقبل، مقدّمةً رحلة غنية في أعماق الثقافة السودانية عبر أربعة أيام متواصلة من العروض الفنية، والأنشطة الترفيهية، والتجارب التراثية الأصيلة، وذلك في حديقة إسكان الخبر. وتتضمن الفعالية باقة من الحفلات الغنائية التي يحييها نخبة من أبرز الفنانين السودانيين، من بينهم، أبو القاسم...

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Organized by the General Entertainment Authority… Al-Khobar and Jeddah Gear Up for “Your Passport to the World” Festival

April 06, 2025

Al-Khobar and Jeddah are gearing up to host “Your Passport to the World,” a cultural event organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The festival is one of the Kingdom’s standout initiatives dedicated to celebrating expatriate communities, specifically from Sudan, India, the Philippines, and Bangladesh. The event aims to offer an immersive experience allowing expats...

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.

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Entertainment Centers

May 04, 2023
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Entertainment Centers

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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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