Saudi Arabia: Adopted order requiring individuals to obtain license for advertisements
Description
Adopted order requiring individuals to obtain license for advertisements
On 1 August 2022, the General Commission for Audiovisual Media of Saudi Arabia (GCAM) issued an order stating that individuals posting advertised content on online platforms, also referred to as “influencers", need to obtain an advertising license u…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body