Introduction

The General Entertainment Authority is committed to making its open data available to the public to support transparency, enhance public participation, and foster innovation. Data is regularly published in open formats that are easy to access and use.

Open Data Principles

The First Principle

Data should be open by default. This principle ensures that GEA data is accessible to all unless its nature requires confidentiality or privacy protection.

The Second Principle

Open and machine-readable format. Data is made available in commonly used formats like CSV, XLS, JSON, or XML for automated processing.

The Third Principle

Data freshness. The latest available datasets are published regularly and shared as soon as they are compiled.

The Fourth Principle

Inclusiveness. Data valuation processes ensure the publication of as many relevant datasets as possible.

The Fifth Principle

Non-discrimination. Datasets are freely available to everyone without registration or justification.

The Sixth Principle

Free of charge. Open data must be available to the public at no cost.

The Seventh Principle

Open data licensing. A license defines legal use, obligations, and limitations.

The Eighth Principle

Inclusive development and innovation. Authorities play a role in promoting reuse and enabling innovation and engagement.

Use Cases for Open Data

• Ministry of Tourism: To support and analyze tourism events by region.
• Private Sector: To identify investment opportunities in the entertainment sector.
• Research Entities: To analyze patterns of recreational activities and their geographic distribution.

For Contacting Data Management office

For any inquiries related to open data, you can reach out at: 8001282222