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.

Vision

Promote social and economic growth throughout a world-class, self-sustaining entertainment industry

Mission

Cultivate Saudi entertainment through clear-cut strategies and expedient regulations to introduce inspiring offerings.

Objectives

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

Latest News

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رئيس الهيئة العامة للترفيه يهنئ القيادة بمناسبة يوم العلم

March 11, 2023

رفع معالي المستشار تركي بن عبدالمحسن آل الشيخ، رئيس مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للترفيه، التهنئة لمقام خادم الحرمين الشريفين الملك سلمان بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود، وسمو ولي عهده الأمين صاحب السمو الملكي الأمير محمد بن سلمان بن عبدالعزيز رئيس مجلس الوزراء -حفظهما الله- بمناسبة يوم العلم. وقال معاليه: “إن تخصيص يوم 11 مارس من كل...

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IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit Concludes in Riyadh with Experts from 40 Countries

March 09, 2023

Today, the activities of the IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit were concluded, with the participation of hundreds of local and international investors who came from 40 countries, in the presence of a large number of workers in the entertainment sector in the Kingdom, specialists and those interested in the industry. The summit, which was organized...

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IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit Kicks off in Riyadh with the Participation of Hundreds of Local and International Investors

March 07, 2023

The activities of the Middle East Trade Summit kicked off today in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, in partnership between the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), in the presence of hundreds of local and international investors in the entertainment sector. The launch of the two-day summit witnessed...

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رئيس الهيئة العامة للترفيه يهنئ القيادة بمناسبة يوم العلم

March 11, 2023

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IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit Concludes in Riyadh with Experts from 40 Countries

March 09, 2023

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IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit Kicks off in Riyadh with the Participation of Hundreds of Local and International Investors

March 07, 2023

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

Entertainment Centers

Feb 16, 2023

Riyadh season 2022

Jan 12, 2023

Riyadh season 2022

Dec 07, 2022

Business Events

Dec 06, 2022

Riyadh season 2022

Nov 17, 2022

Riyadh season 2022

Nov 18, 2022

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 [...]