Beneficiary Group
companies/institutions
The entity that obtains this license can distribute audio and visual content using the video on demand system. Services like SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, OTT, and their applications, or through a platform: This allows the beneficiary to choose and watch audiovisual content at any time they select, rather than at a scheduled broadcast time which may be linked to servers inside or outside the kingdom. Multi-Channel Networks (MCN) are digital channels that operate under video platforms, such as YouTube, and may have a presence within or outside the kingdom. Service Cost: 2000 SAR for SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, OTT services, and their applications. 2000 SAR for Multi-Channel Networks fees.
License duration: 3 years
Access the electronic services portal.
Select the service (unscheduled visual or audio broadcasting services).
Complete the required information.
The license applicant must ensure that all applications and software used for providing Video on Demand (VOD) services are authorized and registered in accordance with the regulations in the Kingdom, along with providing a list of the applications to the Authority.
The applicant must be the owner of the establishment(s) or the manager of the company (companies).
A commercial registration that includes the required media activity.
The license applicant must have a specified address (National Address).
The applicant’s ID must be valid (National ID, Resident ID, or Passport).
companies/institutions
14 days
2,000 SAR
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