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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GEA Issues 969 Permits for National Day 93 Events

September 28, 2023

GEA has issued 969 permits for the 93rd National Day events in Saudi Arabia. These permits cover a wide range of activities and programs, including fire shows, concerts, military parades, and entertainment events in different cities and regions across the country. Riyadh Province received the highest number of permits with 330, followed by Makkah Province...

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Enjoy Portal: Over 44m Visitors and Growing

September 25, 2023

Enjoy Portal, an initiative launched by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) in 2016, has seen remarkable success, attracting more than 44 million visitors since its inception. With an average of 500,000 visitors per month, the portal serves as a platform to showcase GEA’s events and activities held across Saudi Arabia. Recent statistics indicate a surge...

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Riyadh Residents Celebrate Saudi National Day 93 with Spectacular Air Shows and a Military Parade

September 23, 2023

As part of the Saudi National Day 93 celebrations, the skies of Riyadh witnessed an innovative military air show entitled “We Race Dreams,” amid great interaction from the public who gathered to watch the celebration of the event this afternoon. The event painted an image of glory and reflected pride in the Kingdom’s present and...

News

GEA Issues 969 Permits for National Day 93 Events

September 28, 2023

News

Enjoy Portal: Over 44m Visitors and Growing

September 25, 2023

News

Riyadh Residents Celebrate Saudi National Day 93 with Spectacular Air Shows and a Military Parade

September 23, 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

Live Shows

Jul 21, 2023

Live Shows

Jul 13, 2023

Live Shows

Jul 13, 2023
Ongoing

Entertainment Centers

May 04, 2023
Ongoing

Riyadh Calendar

May 11, 2023

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 [...]