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Opened consultation on Saudi Arabia Media Law including licensing requirements

On 5 November 2023, the General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) opened a consultation on the draft Media Law. The Media Law would give the GAMR broad powers to regulate media content and activities and establish a licensing system for all media…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2023-11-05
in consultation

On 5 November 2023, the General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) opened a consultation on the d…

2023-12-05
processing consultation

On 5 December 2023, the General Authority of Media Regulation (GAMR) closed its consultation on the…