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

News

HE TURKI ALALSHIKH ANNOUNCES RIYADH SEASON TO HOST FIRST OVERSEAS EVENT IN LOS ANGELES AS CRAWFORD TAKES ON MADRIMOV FOR WORLD SUPER-WELTERWEIGHT TITLES

April 24, 2024

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced a blockbuster World title clash as pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford challenges Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO interim World Super-Welterweight title on August 3rd sponsored by Visit Saudi, MDL Beast and Red Sea Global at BMO Stadium,...

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Riyadh Season partners with the World Boxing Association (WBA)

April 24, 2024

HE Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has announced a partnership between “Riyadh Season” and the World Boxing Association (WBA). As part of the agreement, the “Riyadh Season” brand will feature at all WBA conferences as well as other events affiliated with the Association...

News

"موسم الرياض" شريكاً رسميًا لبطولة العالم للسنوكر.. و"ماستر العالم" يعود بالكرة الذهبية

April 16, 2024

أعلن معالي المستشار تركي بن عبدالمحسن آل الشيخ، رئيس مجلس إدارة الهيئة العامة للترفيه (GEA)، اليوم عن شراكة جديدة مع الجولة العالمية للسنوكر والتي سينتج عنها المزيد من المباريات لعشاق السنوكر والمشجعين الجدد في الشرق الأوسط، وذلك بعد توقيع اتفاقية بين “موسم الرياض” والجولة العالمية للسنوكر اليوم في العاصمة البريطانية لندن، كما أعلن معاليه عن...

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
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Entertainment Centers

Feb 16, 2023

Business Events

Dec 06, 2022
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Entertainment Centers

Jan 10, 2022
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Entertainment Centers

Jan 11, 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 [...]