Saudi entertainment events receive 120 mln visitors since 2019

An entertainment event in Riyadh

The entertainment events held by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) received more than 120 million visitors from 2019 until Q1 2023, Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh said, noting the support of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. 

Al-Sheikh stressed that this record is a result of Crown Prince's support for this vital and promising sector, and this is confirmed by GEA's receiving many Guinness World Records certificates, which contributed to the creation of a very large number of direct and indirect jobs. 

He revealed that during this period, the authority organized the Largest Quran Recitation and Athan Competition, and issued 11,136 licenses for various entertainment and supporting activities after the launch of the new licensing system in 2019.  

The number of activities during the period was estimated at 8,732, including events, as well as entertainment and live shows in restaurants and cafes. The number of event days reached more than 76,000, including more than 1,381 concerts.