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Saudi Arabian entertainment and gaming industry expansion

Overview

Saudi Arabia is expanding its entertainment and gaming sectors through large-scale events and industry initiatives. In late 2026, Riyadh announced the inaugural Kingdom of Gaming (KoG) event, scheduled for December 1–3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center – Malham. The event aims to connect global developers, investors, and studios, with participation expected from entities such as Savvy Games Group, Ubisoft, and Roblox.

Furthering the entertainment agenda, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) launched the guide for Riyadh Season 2027, themed ‘Big Time’. The seventh edition of the season officially began on October 21, 2026, and is scheduled to run until March 1, 2027. The season features a diverse lineup of sporting, artistic, and cultural activities, including WWE Crown Jewel, the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament, UFC championships, and the ‘Mexico vs. The World’ boxing match.

As part of the season, tickets for Boulevard World have been released via the Webook platform ahead of its opening on October 30, 2026. Now in its fifth consecutive year as a Riyadh Season destination, Boulevard World offers cultural experiences inspired by regions including Japan, China, France, Italy, Mexico, and the United States, alongside dedicated African, Asian, and Levantine zones. Key attractions include the ‘Amazonia Awakens’ water ride, the ‘Vuz Dome’ cinema, and various interactive racing experiences.

Entities

Boulevard World · Riyadh Season · General Entertainment Authority · Riyadh · Turki Alalshikh

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Riyadh Season launches Boulevard World tickets

    Riyadh Season has released tickets for Boulevard World, set to open on October 30. The venue features global cultural zones, diverse dining, and various entertainment attractions.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Riyadh Season 7 launches with global sports and entertainment events

    The seventh edition of Riyadh Season has launched in Saudi Arabia, featuring major international sports like UFC and WWE, alongside diverse cultural and entertainment zones.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Riyadh Season 2027 guide launched by GEA Chairman

    Turki Alalshikh has released the guide for Riyadh Season 2027, featuring major sporting events like WWE Crown Jewel and Six Kings Slam, alongside diverse cultural and family entertainment zones.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Kingdom of Gaming to launch inaugural industry event in Riyadh

    Riyadh will host the inaugural Kingdom of Gaming event in December 2026, bringing together 20,000 attendees, 500 studios, and major leaders like Ubisoft and Roblox to drive industry investment and growth.

Sources

ahwal.sa · al-hadath.com · alnaharegypt.com · alsaudi.news · arriyadiyah.com · makkahnews.sa · sana.sy · shafaq-e.sa · tbreak.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history