A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Entertainment Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority enhances joint cooperation

October 23, 2023

In the presence of His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, Counselor Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Al-Sheikh, His Excellency the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, and the CEO of the General Entertainment Authority, Faisal Bafarat, yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to underscore mutual cooperation in accordance with the goals for Saudi Vision 2030.

The signing of the memorandum of understanding is based upon the principle of cooperation, developing and organizing the entertainment sector, improving capabilities, and providing entertainment options and opportunities across all sectors of society within the Kingdom. The Civil Aviation Authority plays an important role in supporting the entertainment sector by facilitating special services and enhancing investment opportunities.

The memorandum aims to establish a framework of mutual understanding between the two parties in areas of common jurisdiction, for the purpose of coordination and facilitation between the aviation and entertainment sectors, according to the competencies assigned to each entity within the scope of work determined to foster constructive cooperation.

The memorandum includes the exchange of experiences, the transfer of knowledge, and the facilitation of the necessary licenses from the Civil Aviation Authority for events held by the Entertainment Authority in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements and the services required by the events for which the General Authority for Civil Aviation is responsible.

His Excellency, Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, explained that the objectives of this partnership is to enhance the scope of cooperation between the public and private sectors, to keep up with latest developments and trends in events, benefiting from international best practice.

The CEO of the General Entertainment Authority stated that the memorandum is the consequence of efforts made by the General Entertainment Authority to advance the sector in the Kingdom, and to strengthening the Authority’s role as a regulator of the sector.  The Authority continues to establish partnerships with a number of government and private agencies directly to contribute to enriching the entertainment content in the Kingdom.