More than 16 million people attended events in Riyadh during the second quarter of 2024, a notable rise of around 130% over the same period the previous year. A total of 1529 licenses were awarded during this quarter, according to the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), a 7.3% rise over the same period last year. These figures show that attendance and interest in entertainment events are rising in
Nine August 2024, Riyadh. The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced in the second quarter of this year that over 16 million people attended events. Compared to the same period the previous year, when 7 million people attended events, this indicates a notable increase of about 130%.In comparison to the 1425 licenses granted in the second quarter of the previous year, 2023, there were 1529 licenses given in total, a 7.3% increase.