Agreement signed to enrich Saudi Arabia's cultural, entertainment sectors
The Ministry of Culture (MoC) and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) signed on Tuesday an agreement to develop the cultural and entertainment sectors in line with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The agreement was signed by Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, and the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al-Asheikh in Riyadh.The deal includes cooperation in implementing the strategies of the Kingdom’s eleven cultural bodies, and coordinating between the two sectors to issue licenses and permits, and content approval.
It also included cooperation between the two parties to develop capacities, classify cultural and entertainment professions, stimulate investment in both sectors, and jointly implement recreational activities.
The signing of the deal falls within the framework of enriching cultural content, developing cultural and entertainment events organized by the Kingdom, enhancing investment opportunities to diversify sources of domestic product, and consolidating the Kingdom’s position globally.