Saudi Arabia: GAC Investigation into Rotana for alleged violations of the Competition Law
Progress
Current status
in force
16 Nov 2019 in force
Scope
Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Ruling in GAC Investigation into Rotana for Violations of the Competition Law
On 16 November 2019, the General Authority for Competition (GAC) issued a fine in its investigation into Rotana Audio and Video Company. The fine amounts to SAR 5, 000, 000. According to the GAC, Rotana abused its dominant market position by suspend…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority