Saudi Arab Issues 889 Media Licenses Including 29 NOCs For Cinemas

Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published January 14, 2019 | 08:08 PM

Saudi Arabia has issued 889 media licenses and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) including 29 certificates for the establishment of cinemas, Saudi Press Agency said on Monday

RIYADH, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jan, 2019 ) :Saudi Arabia has issued 889 media licenses and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) including 29 certificates for the establishment of cinemas, Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.

The licenses issued by the country's General Commission for Audiovisual Media accounted at 292, followed by retail and leasing licenses for media content which reached 250, while retail licenses for media content receivers reached 194.

The General Commission for Audiovisual Media is working to develop its strategy for home entertainment for citizens and residents by strengthening regulatory frameworks, improving internal and external procedures, and attracting more licensees for more entertainment options.