The National Events Center (NEC) was established by a resolution of the Council of Ministers on March 10, 2020, and is headquartered in Riyadh. The Center enjoys legal personality, financial and administrative independence, and is organizationally linked to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA).
NEC aims to develop the events sector in the Kingdom to its fullest potential across entertainment, sports, tourism, and culture. It works to foster a supportive regulatory environment for the sector’s growth by collaborating with relevant authorities, enhancing service delivery, and facilitating seamless coordination among stakeholders.
By building a unified ecosystem for planning and implementation, NEC seeks to promote operational efficiency, maximize economic and social returns, and ensure the sustainability of the events sector in alignment with national objectives.