General Entertainment Authority - GEA
Khalid Alkhudair is the Chief Executive Officer of SMC, the largest media, sports, and entertainment company in the Middle East, since April 2022. In addition to this role, Khalid serves as a Board Member for the General Entertainment Authority, appointed by the Council of Ministers, and is a Young Global Leader and Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum. Khalid is also the Founder of Glowork, an entity focused on enhancing employment opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia. Prior successful positions include Chief Experience Officer at Riyad Bank and Acting Secretary General for the Saudi Banks Committee. Khalid's educational background includes advanced degrees from institutions such as Harvard Kennedy School and Yale University.
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General Entertainment Authority - GEA
GEA is one of the initiatives emanating from the Kingdom’s vision of 2030, which was established by a supreme order on the 30th of Rajab, 1437H corresponding to the 7th of May 2016, to organize and develop the entertainment sector and support its infrastructure in the Kingdom, in cooperation with various governmental sectors and private entities, in accordance with its strategy aimed at improving the quality of life in our beloved Kingdom. GEA will draw the profile of this sector, define its vision, and meet the aspirations of the community members, considering the values, customs, and traditions of the Saudi society. This sector plays a pivotal role in providing inclusive entertainment options that suit all segments of the society and positively support the national economy by providing job opportunities, raising the level of investment, enriching national content, and strengthening the community system, thus achieving the vision of the sector by enriching life and drawing joy around the Kingdom.