Head of Saudi entertainment authority relieved of position

Ahmad Al-Khatib, the chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority, has been removed from his position.

Al-Khatib was appointed to the position in 2016, and had previously been minister of health. He also served as an adviser to the royal court.

The General Entertainment Authority was established to organize, develop, and lead the entertainment sector to provide exciting entertainment options, and tailor experiences to the needs of people from all walks of life across Saudi Arabia.

Al-Khatib was also appointed as chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) in October 2017.