A Saudi cinema official revealed that film showings at Saudi theatres have seen a significant growth of approximately SR127 million in the first quarter of 2025, Gulf News reported.
This achievement marks a 4% increase compared to the first quarter of last year, according to Hany Al Mulla, the Executive Officer of the Cinema Association in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
Al Mulla also underscored the high turnout at the Saudi theatres during Eid Al Fitr festivities.
This increase is driven by the coordination between several sectors in the Kingdom including cultural, entertainment and tourism sectors.
Importantly, the Eastern Province has become a prestigious destination for cinema lovers from inside and outside the Kingdom, especially from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Al Mulla announced new plans to launch new cinemas equipped with cutting-edge technologies, notably in Khobar and Dammam.
In this context, he commended the Kingdom’s unwavering support for the local film industry as the government has recently established advanced studios in NEOM, AlUla and Riyadh, along with training courses.
Interestingly, the Kingdom has also revealed a significant plan to establish an investment fund to boost filmmaking industry in the Arab world.
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