The entertainment destinations are set to have over 150 attractions in partnership with prominent international brands
Saudi entertainment sector
Gaming industry
Neom, MBC Group unveil deal to attract global gaming talent to Saudi Arabia
New studio will relocate to Neom’s Media Hub in 2023 and produce top quality products for gamers
Ignite Saudi Arabia
LEAP 2022: Saudi Arabia unveils $1.1bn plan to create digital entertainment and media hub
Ignite is part of Saudi Arabia’s plans to accelerate its digital ecosystem
Boston Consulting Group
How Saudi Arabia could be a global leader in gaming, esports by 2030
Boston Consulting Group says the market is set to grow at an average compound annual growth rate of 22%
Cirque du Soleil
Saudi Arabia signs deal for Cirque du Soleil shows, academy amid cultural push
Agreement could also see the entertainment group establish a regional Cirque du Soleil training academy and office in Saudi Arabia
Cinemas
Saudi Arabia to launch film industry strategy amid $64bn entertainment push
Saudi Film Commission will on Sunday unveil details of how it plans to develop movie industry
Entertainment industry
Saudi Arabia chases $64bn Hollywood dream
Red Sea Festival begins in December in the historic coastal city of Jeddah
saudi box office revenues
How the Saudi box office provided a rare boost to the global cinema industry in 2020
Cinema box office takings in Saudi Arabia saw an increase last year despite the devastating impact of coronavirus
david guetta
Saudi Arabia doubles length of Riyadh Season entertainment extravaganza
Saudi officials hope to attract twice as many international visitors as the 2019 inaugural event by expanding it to six months
General Entertainment Authority
How Saudi Arabia seeks to tempt 100,000 locals into entertainment jobs
General Entertainment Authority chairman announces new Makers of Happiness initiative to drive employment opportunities
Amaala
Saudi Arabia tipped to become top MENA entertainment market by 2025
Survey shows 73% of industry players plan to launch a presence in the kingdom within the next two years
CSM Sport & Entertainment
Inside Saudi Arabia’s relentless drive to become a global sporting leader
Kingdom is on a mission to rapidly diversify its economy, in part through developing its sport and tourism sectors and promoting local employment
Cinemas in Saudi Arabia
UAE cinema operator commits to Saudi expansion after Riyadh opening
VOX Cinemas has rapidly expanded to nine locations in the Saudi capital city within three years
coronavirus restrictions
Video: Covid-19 vaccinations are now mandatory to access public spaces across several GCC cities
Effective August 1, Saudi Arabia will ban entry to malls, sporting and entertainment events for the those who are not vaccinated against Covid-19
coronavirus restrictions
Saudi Arabia to ban entry to malls for the unvaccinated starting August 1
At least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be needed to attend sporting and entertainment events
Anthony Joshua
Saudi’s sports goals are no ‘vanity’ project for kingdom, says tourism chief
Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of Saudi Tourism Authority, told Arabian Business government investment is aimed at creating opportunities local population
domestic tourism market
Why domestic tourism will always be at the forefront for Saudi Arabia
CEO of Saudi Tourism Authority, Fahd Hamidaddin, reveals bold plans for relaunch of events programme in Q4 this year