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  • SEVEN Saudi Arabia: What to Expect From the Mega Entertainment Hub in Tabuk?

    The US-based architecture firm Gensler created the recreational destination for SEVEN, which will be located on a land area of 40,000 square meters and more than 72,500 square meters of built-up space.

  • How Saudi Arabia is aiming to become an entertainment hub

    Saudi Arabia aims to fortify its entertainment industry by building 24 theme parks and 421 entertainment centers, apart from other new attractions, restaurants, and cafes.

  • How Saudi Arabia is aiming to become an entertainment hub

    Saudi Arabia aims to fortify its entertainment industry by building 24 theme parks and 421 entertainment centers, apart from other new attractions, restaurants, and cafes.

  • The transformation of the entertainment sector in Saudi Arabia

    In November 2019, the Saudi government established a fund that focuses on supporting entertainment, sports and tourism projects. Headed by Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, this fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF) will be financed from the revenues of the ‘Saudi Seasons Program.’ With the ongoing development of necessary infrastructure, these and other government initiatives are expected to continue being fundamental in rapidly transforming the country’s entertainment landscape.

  • The transformation of the entertainment sector in Saudi Arabia

    In November 2019, the Saudi government established a fund that focuses on supporting entertainment, sports and tourism projects. Headed by Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, this fund linked to the National Development Fund (NDF) will be financed from the revenues of the ‘Saudi Seasons Program.’ With the ongoing development of necessary infrastructure, these and other government initiatives are expected to continue being fundamental in rapidly transforming the country’s entertainment landscape.

  • Saudi Wealth Fund Joins $930 Million Pre-IPO Bet on Kakao Entertainment

    Kakao Entertainment Corp. has won $930 million from investors including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, securing one of the country’s largest-ever financing rounds at a time global investors are shying away from big startup bets.

  • Saudi hosts global investors in entertainment, sports & tourism

    Speaking about Catalyse Saudi’s event, Dr Sara Althari, Managing Director of Biotech & Pharma and Advisor to the Minister of Investment, said: “The discussions over the last few days have allowed us to share insights into what it takes to create a successful startup ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and how the entertainment sector is evolving. I am very excited by the potential of Saudi companies emerging in this industry and look forward to seeing how they continue to grow – both domestically and internationally.”

  • Warner Bros to open indoor theme park in Saudi Arabia amid $13.2bn entertainment push

    Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, a global leader in real-life entertainment, to bring purpose-built indoor adventures centres to the Kingdom which integrate Discovery’s media content.

  • Saudi Arabia announces new visa to visit friends, attend sports, entertainment events

    In its continued effort to embrace tourism and improve access to the country, the ministry of foreign affairs announced that visa holders will be allowed to travel across the Kingdom, as well as perform Umrah, visit Makkah and Madinah, in addition to visiting religious, and historical sites, and take part in sports and cultural events. Saudi citizens can submit a request for a personal visit on the official visa platform and apply for a visit request by logging in through the eVisa platform and filling out the data for the invitees.

  • Saudi PIF announces $13bn investment in entertainment across 14 cities

    “SEVEN is redefining the future of entertainment in Saudi Arabia through our 21 entertainment destinations across 14 cities with more than 150 world-class attractions that enhance the quality of life for the people of Saudi Arabia. We are partnering with leading entertainment brands and will continue to do so to develop entertainment destinations like no other,” said Abdullah AlDawood, Chairman of SEVEN.