HE Advisor Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of General Entertainment Authority, said in the press conference, ahead of the WWE shows in Riyadh Season 2022, that entertainment in the Kingdom has become the focus of the world’s attention due to hosting the best international shows. He indicated that the entertainment sector is always renewed and beyond imagination and that Riyadh Season has diverse international activities that bring fun to all.
During the conference activities, Alalshikh delivered a speech in which he welcomed the attendees, saying: “Welcome to the WWE Launch Conference in Riyadh Season 2022. The international competitions of WWE have become part of Riyadh Season, and this sport is followed by hundreds of millions of people with enthusiasm and enjoyment around the world.”
His Excellency added: “Today, entertainment in Saudi Arabia has become the focus of the world’s attention and includes international events, and Saudi Arabia has become a global competition destination in attracting the best international shows. This would not have happened without the support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and our inspiration, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the main enabler of all these qualitative achievements that we are experiencing today in terms of entertainment and development of our beloved homeland.”
Regarding the interest of the General Entertainment Authority in the contests, Alalshikh added: “We have completed eight major events with WWE, and tomorrow, the world has a date with this event which will include a surprise of high caliber,” stressing, “This year, the famous star Logan Paul, who visits the Kingdom for the first time… will be part of Crown Jewel.”
His Excellency added that “With entertainment in the Kingdom, we will see every day something new and new surprises beyond imagination, and we will continue to develop the entertainment industry,” pointing out that ” Riyadh Season is diverse with its global events to present fun for all.” Alalshikh concluded his speech with the phrase “I’m the most excited person for tomorrow’s competition. I invite everyone to enjoy this event.”
As part of the conference activities that preceded the WWE CROWN JEWEL match, which pits WWE Champion Roman Reigns against Logan Paul, the WWE team presented the belt and the championship title to HE Advisor Turki Alalshikh, who commented: “I wanted to take it from the ring. Not from here.”
A number of Crown Jewel stars, who will take part in the contests in front of the audience of Riyadh Season and fans of the shows who will be watching them on many platforms and channels from all over the world, participated in the press conference. Tickets to attend the event can be booked via the link:
https://riyadhseason.sa/event-details-en.html?id=647/en_WWE
Riyadh Season is distinguished by its various entertainment options, as it contains more than 8,500 activity days and experiences in 15 zones, each of which has a special entertainment character. It also includes 252 restaurants and cafes, 240 stores, in addition to fireworks, 8 international shows, and more than 150 musical events.