[5][6] As chairman of the GEA, Alalshikh is credited with leading significant developments in Saudi Arabia, including contributions to sports and cultural arenas.

[7] Al-Sheikh is also Chairman of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF), and previously Honorary President of Al-Taawoun in Buraidah.

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.

Directed by Darren Bousman, the horror film stars Jeremy Irons and Tobin Bell, as well as Elham Ali and Samer Ismail.

[12] During Al-Sheikh's tenure as head of the GEA, artists who performed in the country include Shakira,[13] Enrique Iglesias, Jason Derulo, Black Eyed Peas, Amr Diab, OneRepublic, David Guetta, Mariah Carey, DJ Tiesto, Janet Jackson, Liam Payne, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Tyga, Future, Steve Aoki, BTS, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Akon, Andre Reyes, Imagine Dragons, Clean Bandit, Maluma, Marshmello, Shaggy, Lil Wayne, Calvin Harris, Major Lazer, Swedish House Mafia, Bryan Adams, Gipsy Kings, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Yanni, Nicolas Reyes & Tonino Baliardo, Craig David, Lionel Richie, Jose Carreras, Andrea Bocelli, Jamiroquai, Joan Smalls, Alessandra Ambrosio, Armie Hammer, and Ed Westwick.

[14] Al-Sheikh is Chairman of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation (ISSF),[15][16] and previously Honorary President of Al-Taawoun in Buraidah.