In light of Project’s belief in the role of the entertainment sector in building non-oil economies, we will present the key indicators of the sector in the GCC countries:
According to the latest statistics:
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The number of museums in the GCC countries stands at 306, with a total of 6,032,840 visitors.
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The number of hotel establishments in the GCC countries is 11,119.
In Saudi Arabia:
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The number of entertainment events reached 690, spanning 9,784 days. The total number of attendees for these events was 34,699,458.
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The number of museums dedicated to archaeology, history, and heritage is 33.
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The number of private museums is 195.
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There are 8,499 archaeological sites, and the number of permits issued to visit these sites is 178,020 annually.
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The entertainment sector is expected to contribute 4.2% to Saudi Arabia’s GDP in the upcoming years.
In the United Arab Emirates:
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The number of museums in the UAE is 41, with a total of 2,322,807 visitors.
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There are 260 public parks.
In Oman:
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Oman has 12 museums, with visitors exceeding 408,000.
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There are 51 forts and castles, with 427,000 visitors.
In Qatar:
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Qatar has 291 sports facilities, with 90 football stadiums being the most common, followed by 37 covered halls.
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There are 99 cinemas with a total seating capacity of 14,108 seats, showing 3,549 films according to the latest statistics.
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The total number of museum and exhibition visitors in Qatar annually is 1,038,470.
In Kuwait:
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The number of visitors to the Kuwait Tourism Projects Company, which provides a wide range of entertainment and recreational services, reached 1,308,514.
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The number of museum visitors in Kuwait is 108,987.
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Kuwait has 814 libraries, with a collection of over 2,087,513 books.
Governments in the GCC countries are keen on improving the quality of life and providing a high standard of living for their people. To achieve this, they are investing heavily in the entertainment sector. In recent years, these governments have adopted initiatives aimed at increasing the number of parks, live entertainment shows, and promoting visual and audio arts.
The entertainment and hospitality construction market in the GCC is expected to reach 642.3 billion USD by 2023, up from an estimated 466.9 billion USD in 2019.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the GCC is poised to receive 195 million visitors by 2030.
Global Entertainment Sector: