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Zawya
28-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia's entertainment sector attracts 76mln visitors in 2024
RIYADH — Entertainment events across Saudi Arabia drew approximately 76.9 million visitors to 423 destinations nationwide in 2024, according to the Saudi Vision 2030 Annual Report. The Riyadh Season alone welcomed more than 19 million visitors in 2025, revolutionizing the Kingdom's entertainment landscape. Saudi Arabia's entertainment initiatives are increasingly attracting international visitors, strengthening the sector's role as a key component of the country's quality-of-life agenda. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) leads the sector's development and regulation, offering a wide range of quality experiences. The growth of the entertainment sector is supporting the national economy by creating job opportunities, boosting local small and medium enterprises, attracting foreign direct investment, and contributing to the gross domestic product. GEA's efforts have produced record-breaking numbers across various sectors, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global destination for entertainment seekers. More than 120 million visitors have attended GEA events, which have featured over 100,000 nights of art, sports, and entertainment activities presented by more than 3,700 companies. Saudi Arabia's investment in entertainment reflects its commitment to enhancing domestic tourism, encouraging citizens to invest their spending locally, and reinforcing economic and social development goals. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Gulf Insider
27-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia's Entertainment Sector Attracts 76 Million Visitors in 2024
Entertainment events across Saudi Arabia drew approximately 76.9 million visitors to 423 destinations nationwide in 2024, according to the Saudi Vision 2030 Annual Report. The Riyadh Season alone welcomed more than 19 million visitors in 2025, revolutionizing the Kingdom's entertainment landscape. Saudi Arabia's entertainment initiatives are increasingly attracting international visitors, strengthening the sector's role as a key component of the country's quality-of-life agenda. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) leads the sector's development and regulation, offering a wide range of quality experiences. The growth of the entertainment sector is supporting the national economy by creating job opportunities, boosting local small and medium enterprises, attracting foreign direct investment, and contributing to the gross domestic product. GEA's efforts have produced record-breaking numbers across various sectors, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global destination for entertainment seekers. More than 120 million visitors have attended GEA events, which have featured over 100,000 nights of art, sports, and entertainment activities presented by more than 3,700 companies. Saudi Arabia's investment in entertainment reflects its commitment to enhancing domestic tourism, encouraging citizens to invest their spending locally, and reinforcing economic and social development goals.
Gulf Insider
27-04-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
23,000 Saudi Students Enroll in World's Top 200 Universities
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reforms have strengthened the education sector across all levels, leading to significant international recognition. According to the Saudi Vision 2030 Annual Report for 2024, around 12 Saudi universities are now ranked among the top 1,000 universities globally in the Shanghai Ranking. The report highlighted that approximately 29 Saudi universities have secured positions among the world's leading universities, while 32 universities have been included in the Sustainable Development Index. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program has played a central role in enhancing educational outcomes. Following its restructuring and the launch of the King Salman Strategy for Foreign Scholarships, the program has enabled more than 23,000 Saudi students to enroll in the world's top 200 universities and institutes. The graduation rate for scholarship recipients has reached about 92%. Vision 2030's education strategy focuses on developing curricula, improving quality, and investing in digital education, positioning education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and economic growth.
Saudi Gazette
27-04-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
23,000 Saudi students enroll in world's top 200 universities
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reforms have strengthened the education sector across all levels, leading to significant international recognition. According to the Saudi Vision 2030 Annual Report for 2024, around 12 Saudi universities are now ranked among the top 1,000 universities globally in the Shanghai Ranking. The report highlighted that approximately 29 Saudi universities have secured positions among the world's leading universities, while 32 universities have been included in the Sustainable Development Index. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program has played a central role in enhancing educational outcomes. Following its restructuring and the launch of the King Salman Strategy for Foreign Scholarships, the program has enabled more than 23,000 Saudi students to enroll in the world's top 200 universities and institutes. The graduation rate for scholarship recipients has reached about 92%. Vision 2030's education strategy focuses on developing curricula, improving quality, and investing in digital education, positioning education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and economic growth.
Saudi Gazette
27-04-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia's entertainment sector attracts 76 million visitors in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Entertainment events across Saudi Arabia drew approximately 76.9 million visitors to 423 destinations nationwide in 2024, according to the Saudi Vision 2030 Annual Report. The Riyadh Season alone welcomed more than 19 million visitors in 2025, revolutionizing the Kingdom's entertainment landscape. Saudi Arabia's entertainment initiatives are increasingly attracting international visitors, strengthening the sector's role as a key component of the country's quality-of-life agenda. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) leads the sector's development and regulation, offering a wide range of quality experiences. The growth of the entertainment sector is supporting the national economy by creating job opportunities, boosting local small and medium enterprises, attracting foreign direct investment, and contributing to the gross domestic product. GEA's efforts have produced record-breaking numbers across various sectors, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global destination for entertainment seekers. More than 120 million visitors have attended GEA events, which have featured over 100,000 nights of art, sports, and entertainment activities presented by more than 3,700 companies. Saudi Arabia's investment in entertainment reflects its commitment to enhancing domestic tourism, encouraging citizens to invest their spending locally, and reinforcing economic and social development goals.
