Saudi Cinema Is Back

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How an entertainment explosion is driving change, transforming Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom has rapidly secured its position as a hub for cultural events, art exhibitions and movie screenings
Vision 2030 envisages and supports the expansion of the entertainment market to SR30 billion

By Rebecca Anne Proctor · 26 August 2022

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

By Arab News · 19 April 2022

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

By Rawan Radwan · 12 March 2022

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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)

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

By Rebecca Anne Proctor · 17 February 2022

Cinema growth to boost Saudi Arabia entertainment sector

By Rashid Hassan · 19 February 2020

muvi Cinemas opens its doors to audiences in Jeddah

By Arab News · 11 August 2019

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

By Arab News · 30 July 2019

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

By Arab News · 28 June 2019

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

By Rawan Radwan · 18 April 2019

Partners agree plan to open more cinemas in Kingdom

By Arab News · 01 February 2019

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

By Jennifer Bell · 30 October 2018

4th cinema license awarded to Lux Entertainment Co.

By Arab News · 29 August 2018

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

By Arab News · 03 July 2018

Saudi Cinema Is Back

How an entertainment explosion is driving change, transforming Saudi Arabia

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

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

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

Cinema growth to boost Saudi Arabia entertainment sector

muvi Cinemas opens its doors to audiences in Jeddah

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

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

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

Partners agree plan to open more cinemas in Kingdom

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

4th cinema license awarded to Lux Entertainment Co.

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

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