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المملكة: Joy Forum.. Turki Al-Sheikh announces the signing of agreements worth 4 billion riyals


Launched today, in the area "" In the capital, Riyadh, the Joy Forum 2025 – one of the largest global forums specialized in -, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Advisor .

Al-Sheikh noted in his opening speech that this It came thanks to the great support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect them -.

National Transformation March

He stressed that the unprecedented development the Kingdom is witnessing in this sector is a direct result of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and the support of the wise leadership, noting that the current year will witness the opening of the first phase of the Qiddiya project, which includes the Six Flags entertainment city, one of the major projects led by His Highness. The Crown Prince is part of the comprehensive national transformation process.

He announced the signing of a number of investment and development agreements worth more than four billion riyals for the next year, including a package of new entertainment projects and events.

He pointed out that the process that began with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in 2016 was short in its time period, but it is full of qualitative achievements, which made the Kingdom a destination. It is a major event for the largest global events and one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world.

Tourism revenues

Al Sheikh praised the close cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, which resulted in an increase in the number of visitors and tourism revenues, making the Kingdom second in the region in terms of tourism revenues during the past year, praising the effective partnership with the Ministry of Culture in supporting cultural and creative events and projects.

In the context of In his speech, he referred to the global leap achieved by the Saudi Professional League, which has now enjoyed a wide international following and includes an elite group of the most prominent international football stars, which enhances the Kingdom’s presence in the international sports scene.

He concluded by emphasizing that entertainment has today become a strategic sector and an essential tributary to the quality of life, and an important engine for national development, indicating that the Kingdom is not satisfied with proving Its global presence in entertainment is leading it with new standards of innovation and excellence.

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