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Saudi Arabia Imposes Radical Change in Use of Religious and National Symbols

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Nov 23, 2024 • 1 min read

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a move aiming to prevent the misuse of national symbols, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced radical changes in their use. According to Commerce Minister Dr. Majid al-Qasabi, the government has taken this decision due to persistent instances of misusing religious and national symbols.

Non-compliance with these new rules will result in fines, making it essential for individuals and businesses alike to adapt to the updated regulations as soon as they are published in the Official Gazette.

The Ministry of Commerce stated that these restrictions are based on existing measures prohibiting the use of Saudi Arabia's state flag, Islamic Declaration of Faith symbols, crosses, swords, palm trees, images of leadership, and officials' names. These will also be prohibited from being used on print materials, consumer goods, gifts, promotional items, media releases, publications, commodities, and commercial transactions.

"90 days after publication in the Official Gazette, this new rule will come into effect, allowing businesses to adjust accordingly," stated Dr. Majid al-Qasabi.

It's worth noting that Saudi Arabia has previously banned other related aspects such as state flag display and images of leadership in business deals.

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