MAHMOUD ABDELNABY
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Saudi Mawthooq & Advertising Regulatory Compliance Handbook

Launch ads in Saudi Arabia with zero legal risk. 30-point regulatory compliance handbook covering Mawthooq, VAT, and GAMR ad rules.

Problem it addresses

Create an open-source Saudi advertising regulatory compliance pack: 1) Master handbook synthesizing GAMR, Ministry of Commerce, and ZATCA ad rules, 2) 30-point pre-flight campaign compliance checklist, 3) Mandatory disclosure copy templates (Mawthooq number, VAT breakdown, commercial registration), 4) Restricted categories and prohibited claims guide (medical, cosmetics, financial).

Who it is for

BOTH operating in high-growth e-commerce, digital publishing, and direct-response marketing across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt.

What is inside

Key files listed in the README repository architecture:

  • checklists/30-point-preflight-ad-audit.md
  • checklists/ad-creative-compliance-audit.md
  • docs/restricted-categories-guide.md
  • examples/compliant-influencer-contract.md
  • examples/compliant_ad_samples.md
  • handbook/mawthooq-licensing-sop.md
  • handbook/saudi-ad-regulations-master.md
  • LICENSE
  • playbooks/fines-and-appeals-process.md
  • README.md
  • templates/disclosure-badges-svg.html
  • templates/mandatory-disclosures-bilingual.md

How to evaluate and use it

  1. Read the README first and confirm that the documented problem matches your use case.
  2. Inspect the listed files to find the data, tools, templates, and tests relevant to your task.
  3. Follow the repository’s Quick Start and check prerequisites before running commands.
  4. Compare outputs with documented examples and review limitations before using them in a decision or client workflow.

Start here: Open the README and review its setup and usage sections.

Scope and limitations

  • Mawthooq Platform Mandate: All individuals publishing commercial advertising on social platforms in KSA must hold an active Mawthooq permit.
  • Commercial Disclosure Placement: Sponsored posts must explicitly display the statutory ad disclosure badge (#إعلان or #مادة_إعلانية) prominently.
  • Sanctions & Penalties Framework: Outlines legal repercussions for advertising unlicensed financial, medical, or real estate products under GAMR regulations.

This page summarizes the available documentation; it does not establish performance or business results. Verify data and prerequisites before use.

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