Violation of a number of non-Saudi advertisers "residents and visitors" in the communication platforms
Date of Publication
2022-06-23
Circular number
424
Subject of Circular
Violation of a number of non-Saudi advertisers "residents and visitors" in the communication platforms

Content

Gentlemen/members of Najran Chamber,
                                              
Peace, mercy and blessings of God
Reference to the letter of the Federation of Saudi Chambers No. (43104840) and dated (20/11/1443 AH) that the union received the letter of the Ministry of Commerce, in which reference was made to the telegram of the Ministry of Information, in charge of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Audio-Visual Media, in which reference was made to what was observed in violation of a number of advertisers Non-Saudis are “residents and visitors” on social media platforms, and after verifying their data, it was found that there are legal violations, including “they did not obtain commercial records or legal licenses” and they do not work under any commercial entity and foreign investment license and based on the relevant laws and regulations, including the system The work issued by Royal Decree No. (M/51) dated 23/08/1426 AH, which prevents the worker from working for his own account, and enables the Ministry of Interior to seize, stop, deport and impose penalties on violators, and the system of combating cover-up issued by Royal Decree No. (M/4) dated 01/01/1442 AH, which is considered a “crime” by a non-Saudi who is practicing an economic activity for his own account in the Kingdom and is not licensed, with penalties of up to five years in prison and a fine of five million riyals. In view of the violations of non-Saudis' work, we hope not to deal with non-Saudis, advertise with them, or invite them to marketing events for products, services and goods, except for those who work under a commercial entity and have a license and legal documents that authorize them to practice commercial advertising on social media platforms.
He informs you of this for information and briefing.
Please accept my sincere greetings and appreciation