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General Entertainment Authority: More than 89 million visitors to the Kingdom's entertainment sector in 2025 — Photo by RDNE

Saudi’s Entertainment Boom: Economic Impact, Jobs, and Future Outlook

Direct revenue from ticket sales, merchandising and sponsorships hit SAR 50 billion in 2025 - a 30% jump from the previous year. The entertainment industry’s economic impact in Saudi Arabia exploded in 2025, driving massive revenue, job creation, and spillover benefits across hospitality and tech sectors. Revenue Surge and

General Entertainment Authority: More than 89 million visitors to the Kingdom's entertainment sector in 2025 — Photo by Harri

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Debunking the Myths: How Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Actually Shapes the Industry

Answer: The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) is not a bureaucratic relic; it actively drives Saudi Arabia’s entertainment expansion, oversees a $8.8 billion industry, and creates thousands of jobs. Since Vision 2030 launched, the GEA has coordinated the influx of millions of visitors, and its policies now shape everything