Saudi Arabia: Merger control regulation in executive regulations of the Telecommunications Law
Progress
Current status
adopted
08 Dec 2022 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Saudi Arabia
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Adopted Executive Regulations of the Telecommunications Law including merger control regulation
On 8 December 2022, the executive regulations of the Telecommunications Law were adopted by Ministerial decision. When a merger between service providers is to occur (inside or outside the Kingdom), applicants are required to submit information on t…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government