Riyadh, January 1, 2025 – The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has achieved a major milestone by securing several international accreditation certificates, further solidifying its reputation as a leading government institution committed to quality and compliance. This recognition underscores the GEA's continuous efforts to enhance its operations and align with global standards in organizational excellence.
Among the prestigious certifications, the GEA was awarded four ISO certifications by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Notably, one of these certifications is the first of its kind ever granted to a government entity in the Kingdom’s procurement sector, a groundbreaking achievement that sets the GEA apart in its commitment to excellence in public administration. The other three ISO certifications place the GEA among the top five government entities in the Kingdom to achieve such distinctions, marking a significant accomplishment in the public sector's pursuit of quality management and operational effectiveness.
This achievement highlights the GEA's unwavering dedication to improving institutional performance and ensuring that all of its operations comply with international best practices. The authority's continuous efforts to strengthen its governance framework, including its adherence to regulations and laws, intellectual property standards, and the implementation of best practices across all its events and programs, have contributed to this success. These certifications serve as a testament to the authority's high standards in service delivery, event management, and program execution, which are critical to the thriving entertainment sector in Saudi Arabia.
The GEA's commitment to excellence has not only set new benchmarks within the Kingdom but also reflects the growing importance of quality management systems in the public sector, contributing to Saudi Arabia's broader Vision 2030 goals. This milestone reaffirms the GEA's role in advancing the Kingdom's cultural and entertainment industries, enhancing its global reputation, and ensuring the sustainability of its initiatives.