GEA Saudi Arabia Attracts 22.7 Million Attendees In H1
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Reportedly, as many as 22.7 million people attended General Entertainment Authority (GEA) activities in the first half of 2023 in 120 Saudi cities and governorates.
The GEA activities included festivals and entertainment events like ‘Gamers8’ where gamers from different countries participated in e-sports. It was held at Boulevard Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on July 9, 2023.
Throughout H1 2023, the GEA worked to develop new events that would help boost the participation of people in its entertainment activities and festivals dedicated to games and shopping.
The GEA also created thousands of job opportunities and worked to diversify economic activities through these events.
Meanwhile, the "Disney on Ice" show is set to return to Riyadh with the "100 Years of Wonder" edition on August 24 and will take place in Boulevard Riyadh City as part of the Riyadh calendar, with live performances featuring tales and experiences on the ice. The event will continue until September 20.
The audience will enjoy a show with Disney stories and characters, where they will witness performances that reflect Disney's characters across time through a show full of adventures and skating with special effects, and innovative illuminations.