The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) of Saudi Arabia has granted licences to more than 24 theme parks and 421 entertainment centres as the Kingdom continues to diversify its economy in accordance with Vision 2030 aims.
The GEA has also awarded 4,198 permits for entertainment events, as well as 3,370 permits for live performances in restaurants and cafés, according to the Saudi Press Agency, quoting the total number issued up to the end of 2022.
According to the study, GEA also authorised permits for almost 1,300 entertainment shows until the end of last year.
The authority has provided above 630 permits in the field of art and entertainment talent management, the report added.
The government agency also provided over 360 crowd organisation and management certifications, as well as over 700 permits to run entertainment venues and 120 certificates for ticket sales for entertainment events.
The Saudi entertainment industry has seen a remarkable transition in recent years, with the GEA and the General Commission for Audiovisual Media launching a number of efforts to promote the sector.