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The number of ticket sales in Saudi Arabia amounted to 30,860,956 for films in 22 languages ​​from 38 countries since 2018. (Social Media)

Cinema box office sales in Saudi Arabia top 30.8 million tickets in 4 years

  • Since its launch in April 2018, the Kingdom’s Film Commission has licensed 56 theaters with 518 screens in 20 cities
  • The cinema sector also contributed to employing 4,439 young Saudi men and women
By Arab News ·
Special How reopening of cinemas in Saudi Arabia has proved a film-industry game-changer video

How reopening of cinemas in Saudi Arabia has proved a film-industry game-changer

By Rawan Radwan ·
Special Film has enjoyed a huge revival in Saudi Arabia sInce the decades-long ban on cinemas was lifted in 2018, and as part of the Vision 2030 reform agenda huge investments are being made to turn the country into a film powerhouse. (Supplied) photos

Why interest in Saudi Arabia’s emerging film industry has exploded

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·
Cinema growth to boost Saudi Arabia entertainment sector

Cinema growth to boost Saudi Arabia entertainment sector

By Rashid Hassan ·
muvi Cinemas opens its doors to audiences in Jeddah photos

muvi Cinemas opens its doors to audiences in Jeddah

By Arab News ·
Saudi city Taif set to open first park cinema for festival season

Saudi city Taif set to open first park cinema for festival season

By Arab News ·
Red Sea International Film Festival puts Saudi Arabia on big screen in 2020

Red Sea International Film Festival puts Saudi Arabia on big screen in 2020

By Arab News ·
A Saudi mother’s first cinema trip with daughter revives happy memories

A Saudi mother’s first cinema trip with daughter revives happy memories

By Rawan Radwan ·
Partners agree plan to open more cinemas in Kingdom

Partners agree plan to open more cinemas in Kingdom

By Arab News ·
Special Indian movie chain plans to open cinemas in remote areas of Saudi Arabia

Indian movie chain plans to open cinemas in remote areas of Saudi Arabia

By Jennifer Bell ·
4th cinema license awarded to Lux Entertainment Co.

4th cinema license awarded to Lux Entertainment Co.

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia’s second VOX Cinemas multiplex to arrive in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s second VOX Cinemas multiplex to arrive in Riyadh

By Arab News ·
Special Vox Cinemas brings popcorn and superheroes to 80 screens across Saudi Arabia

Vox Cinemas brings popcorn and superheroes to 80 screens across Saudi Arabia

By Frank Kane ·

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