Saudi Arabia has decided to ban commercial use of symbols and logos of countries, as well as religious and sectarian symbols and logos.
The move is aimed at preventing the abuse or misuse of these symbols and logos.
In a decision issued by Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi, legal procedures will be taken in accordance with the provisions of the punitive regulations related to municipal violations on the erring commercial establishments, starting from the date of entry into force of this decision.
Any institution that uses these symbols and logos for commercial purposes will face penalties in accordance with the regulations, according to the order.
The punitive measures will come into force 90 days after publication of the order in the official gazette, providing giving commercial establishments enough time to adapt to the requirements of the decision before implementing it.
The ministry had previously announced the ban on using Saudi Arabia’s flag, which includes the name of God, the word of monotheism, the state emblem (the two swords and the palm tree), and pictures of the leadership and officials and their names in commercial transactions, including “printed materials, goods and products, media bulletins, special gifts, and others.”
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