The General Commission for Audiovisual Media has launched the executive regulations for the Visual and Audio Media System today, following the decision of His Excellency the Minister of Media and Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, under decision number 16927 dated 4/3/1440H, published in today's issue of Umm Al-Qura newspaper.

The Commission's CEO, Badr bin Hussein Al-Zahrani, expressed gratitude to the Minister of Media and the Commission's Board of Directors for their ongoing support. He stated, "The regulatory framework underpinning the regulations will mark a turning point in the Kingdom's approach to advancing the visual and audio media sector in line with Vision 2030. It will contribute to activating the media environment for organizations and professionals in a clear manner, taking into account all regulatory aspects and activities in line with the digital direction in media and advertising. This will remove many obstacles for beneficiaries and investors, both local and international, in this sector."

He further explained that previous requirements for certain licenses, such as academic certificates, guarantees, and banking requirements, have been removed. The regulations also facilitate the entry of small and medium-sized enterprises into various sectors, such as temporary cinema operations and terrestrial and digital radio. This initiative is part of efforts to activate regulatory frameworks for home entertainment and the cinema sector, contributing directly to achieving the objectives of the Quality of Life Program.

The executive regulations provide a structured framework that enhances the media sector and ensures a clear methodology for all stakeholders, including industry professionals and organizations, through its provisions, licensing tables, and attached penalties. The General Commission for Audiovisual Media is responsible for regulating and overseeing visual and audio media activities in the Kingdom, playing a role in transforming the Saudi media market from a consumer to a producer, thus becoming a strategic and investment contributor to national economic development.