In brief
Regulates radio and TV broadcasting and audiovisual content across media: licensing, licensees' duties, content standards and violations.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Licensees must keep a full record of everything broadcast in the last 90 days and provide it on request (Article 6).
- Fines can reach SAR 10 million and are enforceable immediately (Article 17).
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Licensing
- Licensee duties
- Content standards
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/33 · 25/3/1439H
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
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