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Saudi Arabia Approves Comprehensive Consumer Protection Law

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The cabinet in Saudi Arabia approved a new Consumer Protection Law through the Ministry of Commerce on November 11, 2026. This legislation is the first comprehensive consumer protection law in the Kingdom, replacing previous laws such as the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law. The law integrates the jurisdictions of more than 20 government bodies for implementation and will take effect 180 days after its publication.

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The law establishes clear regulatory guarantees between consumers and commercial establishments, promoting fair trade practices. It includes exceptional measures to protect against abnormal price increases during crises, such as price fixing and setting caps on profit margins.

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Who's involved

  • Ministry of CommerceThe government agency that approved and oversees the new Consumer Protection Law.
  • Saudi ArabiaThe country where the new Consumer Protection Law was approved.

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