Saudi General Entertainment Authority Announces Sponsorship of Comedy Factory Initiative

The Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo
The Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo
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Saudi General Entertainment Authority Announces Sponsorship of Comedy Factory Initiative

The Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo
The Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) logo

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh announced the authority's sponsorship of the "Comedy Factory" initiative, aimed at discovering and supporting young talents in the fields of comedy and theater.

Through this sponsorship, the Authority aims to create a supportive environment, enabling young Saudis to unleash their creativity and provide unique comedy content that reflects the Saudi identity and humorously addresses community issues.
The initiative serves as a platform for young Saudis to showcase their humorous talents, fostering the development of creative capabilities in this field and offering an opportunity to refine their skills under the guidance of specialists in comedy art.

The Comedy Factory is part of a series of initiatives organized by the General Entertainment Authority as part of its efforts to boost entertainment activity. The initiative encompasses workshops, training courses, and competitive events designed to refine the skills of emerging comedy actors, preparing them for effective participation in the entertainment industry.



Saudi Arabia Takes Part in 56th Cairo International Book Fair

File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
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Saudi Arabia Takes Part in 56th Cairo International Book Fair

File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance is participating in the 56th Cairo International Book Fair, which runs from January 23 to February 5 and features 1,345 publishers from 80 countries.
The ministry's pavilion includes a dedicated section for the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex, showcasing a wide range of Quran copies and translations in various languages.

According to SPA, it also highlights the stages of Quran printing, providing visitors with insight into the Kingdom's efforts to preserve and distribute the Holy Book, ensuring it reaches Muslims worldwide.
The pavilion offers thousands of Quran copies in various sizes as gifts to visitors, presents a variety of the ministry's applications and digital programs, and displays rare historical Islamic