Turki Al-Sheikh

Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al-AlShaikh (تركي بن عبد المحسن بن عبد اللطيف آل الشيخ; born August 4, 1981) is a Saudi adviser at the Royal Court under the rank of Minister and the current Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. As chairman of the GEA, Alalshikh is credited with leading significant developments in Saudi Arabia, including contributions to sports and cultural arenas.

Alalshikh is also Chairman of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF), and previously Honorary President of Al-Taawoun in Buraidah. He was the owner of Egyptian club Pyramids from 2018 to 2019. On 2 August 2019, he became the owner of Spanish club Almería, replacing Alfonso García Gabarrón.

Career
Alalshikh graduated from King Fahd Security College in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in security sciences. He received certificates in criminology, investigation, risk management, and general management. He then worked in several government sectors including the Interior Ministry, the Emirate of Riyadh and the office of the Defense Minister and the Crown Prince. He was appointed an adviser to the royal court in 2015 and later, in 2017, he was promoted to be a royal advisor with the rank of minister.

In September 2017, a royal decree was issued to appoint Alalshikh as the new chairman of the General Sports Authority. In December 2018, he was appointed as chairman of the General Entertainment Authority.

Sport
Alalshikh is Chairman of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF), and previously Honorary President of Al-Taawoun in Buraidah. He used to be the owner of the Egyptian club Pyramids from 2018 to 2019. On 2 August 2019, he became the owner of Almería, replacing Alfonso García Gabarrón. He named Mohamed El Assy as general director of the club.

Turki Alalshikh has told ESPN he plans to fix 'broken' boxing. Under Alalshikh’s helm, Saudi Arabia has hosted a series of high-profile fights. His favourite boxers are Larry Holmes and Roberto Duran.

Awards
In 2017, Al-Sheikh won the Arab Sport Culture Award and was named the most influential Arab sports personality of the year at the 12th Dubai International Sports Conference. In 2018, he won the Arab Sports Personality Award.