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Saudi Arabia: Operational license requirement in Audiovisual Media Law

Progress

Current status
in grace period
21 Mar 2018 in grace period
13 Dec 2017 in grace period
12 Dec 2017 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider
streaming service provider
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

21 Mar 2018
in grace period

Implemented Operational License Requirement in Audiovisual Media Law

On 21 March 2018, the Audiovisual Media Law was implemented, 90 days after its issuance in the Umm Al-Qura Gazette. The law ensures that the broadcasted media conforms to cultural, social, and legal considerations in the Kingdom. Any audiovisual med…

Source
Event type law
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body central government
13 Dec 2017
in grace period

Entry into force with grace period of Operational License Requirement in Audiovisual Media Law

On 13 December 2017, the Audiovisual Media Law entered into force through Royal Decree M/33. The law ensures that the broadcasted media conforms to cultural, social, and legal considerations in the Kingdom. Any audiovisual media content is required …

Source
Event type law
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body central government
12 Dec 2017
adopted

Adopted Audiovisual Media Law including operational license requirement

On 12 December 2017, the Council of Ministers adopted the Audiovisual Media Law through Resolution N. 170. The law ensures that the broadcasted media conforms to cultural, social, and legal considerations in the Kingdom. Any audiovisual media conten…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government